How To Fix 5A416 - Only one start day is allowed on monthly basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Only one start day is allowed on monthly basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A416 - Only one start day is allowed on monthly basis ?

  The SAP error message 5A416 ("Only one start day is allowed on monthly basis") typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities, particularly when dealing with periodic tasks or maintenance plans in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple start days defined for a monthly frequency, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of a maintenance plan or scheduling task where:
  
  You have defined more than one start day for a monthly frequency. For example, if you set a maintenance task to start on both the 1st and the 15th of the month, the system will throw this error because it expects only one start day for monthly tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the maintenance plan or scheduling task. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review the Start Day:
  
  Check the "Maintenance Cycle" or "Scheduling" section of the maintenance plan.
  Ensure that only one start day is defined for the monthly frequency. You can only select one day of the month (e.g., the 1st, 15th, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify the Plan:
  
  If you find multiple start days, modify the plan to keep only one valid start day.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute or schedule the maintenance plan again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintenance plans and scheduling.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify maintenance plans in SAP.
  Best Practices: When setting up maintenance plans, clearly define the frequency and start days to avoid conflicts and errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP PM for further assistance.