How To Fix R1160 - You must select the Involved in maintenance or Call only indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 160

• Message text: You must select the Involved in maintenance or Call only indicator

What causes this issue?

This is a program error. The function module where the error message
was triggered was called with the incorrect parameters.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1160 - You must select the Involved in maintenance or Call only indicator ?

  The SAP error message R1160, which states "You must select the Involved in maintenance or Call only indicator," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning or work order management within the SAP system. This error indicates that certain required indicators have not been set for a maintenance task or work order.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance order or task, and the system requires you to specify whether the object (e.g., equipment or functional location) is involved in maintenance activities. The two indicators mentioned in the error message are:
  
  Involved in Maintenance: This indicates that the object is actively involved in maintenance processes.
  Call Only: This indicates that the object is not directly involved in maintenance but may be referenced for calls or notifications.
  
  If neither of these indicators is selected, the system cannot proceed with the operation, leading to the R1160 error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that one of the required indicators is selected. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Order or Task: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., IW31 for creating a maintenance order).
  
  
  Locate the Indicators: Look for the section in the order or task creation screen where you can set the "Involved in maintenance" or "Call only" indicators. This is usually found in the header or item details of the maintenance order.
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Indicator:
  
  If the object is actively involved in maintenance, select the "Involved in maintenance" indicator.
  If the object is not directly involved but is referenced, select the "Call only" indicator.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes: After selecting the appropriate indicator, save the order or task.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: Try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to maintenance orders include IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify maintenance orders and that your user role allows you to set these indicators.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance order management and the significance of the involved indicators.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1160 error and proceed with your maintenance activities in SAP.