How To Fix WOD1016 - No target range of coverage found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No target range of coverage found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1016 - No target range of coverage found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WOD1016: No target range of coverage found:
  
  Error Message:
  WOD1016 - No target range of coverage found
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workload Distribution (WOD) or Workload Management scenarios, especially when the system tries to determine the target range of coverage for workload distribution or planning but fails to find any valid or defined range.
  More specifically:
  
  The system is attempting to allocate or distribute workload (e.g., work orders, tasks) based on a defined range of coverage (time periods, capacity, or resource availability).
  However, the configuration or master data does not contain any valid or active target range of coverage for the object or period in question.
  This can happen if:
  
  The range of coverage has not been maintained or created.
  The range is outside the valid or planned time frame.
  The relevant planning or coverage data is missing or incomplete.
  The system is looking for coverage data for a period where none exists.
  
  
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Customer Service (CS) modules when using workload distribution or planning tools.
  During workload planning, capacity leveling, or resource allocation processes.
  When running reports or transactions related to workload or capacity planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Maintain Range of Coverage:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing or master data transaction where the range of coverage is defined.
  Ensure that the target range of coverage is properly maintained for the relevant work centers, resources, or planning objects.
  Verify that the coverage periods are valid and cover the dates for which workload distribution is being attempted.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Data:
  
  Check if the planning data (capacity, availability, workload) is correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the planning horizon includes the dates in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods:
  
  If the workload or task falls outside the defined coverage periods, either extend the coverage range or adjust the workload dates.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to workload distribution and coverage ranges.
  Ensure that the system is correctly set up to read and use the coverage data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After maintaining or correcting the coverage ranges, re-run the workload distribution or planning process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check:
  
  IW38 / IW39 (Work order lists)
  CM01 (Capacity planning)
  Customizing paths for workload distribution and coverage range maintenance (varies by SAP version and module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workload distribution and coverage range errors.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on Workload Distribution and Capacity Planning.
  
  
  
  Common terms:
  
  Range of Coverage: The time frame or capacity window during which resources or work centers are available or planned.
  Workload Distribution: The process of allocating tasks or work orders to resources based on availability and capacity.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps or navigation paths.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Cause
  No valid or defined target range of coverage found for workload distribution or planning
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or correct the range of coverage data; ensure planning data and time frames are valid
  
  
  Related Info
  Workload distribution, capacity planning, resource availability, SAP PM/CS modules
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also help you with step-by-step instructions to maintain the range of coverage in your system.