How To Fix SV357 - Create the maintenance modules first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Create the maintenance modules first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV357 - Create the maintenance modules first. ?

  The SAP error message SV357 ("Create the maintenance modules first") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires maintenance modules to be created or configured in the system, but they have not been set up yet. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Service Management or similar modules where maintenance plans or maintenance items are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maintenance Modules: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary maintenance modules (like maintenance plans, maintenance items, or task lists) have not been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up in the SAP system, leading to the inability to create or access maintenance modules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view maintenance modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Maintenance Modules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction codes in SAP (like IP01 for creating maintenance plans, IP02 for changing them, etc.).
  Ensure that you create the necessary maintenance plans, items, or task lists as required by your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually accessed via SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to maintenance planning and management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage maintenance modules.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on creating maintenance modules relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After creating the necessary modules, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Service Management (SM) to better understand the processes involved.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP PM or SM modules.