How To Fix AH499 - No maintenance type defined for burning hour calendar from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 499

• Message text: No maintenance type defined for burning hour calendar from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You are required to make an entry in the table for defining maintenance
types for burning hours that is valid for the specified period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the EBURNHMT table using Transaction SM30.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH499 - No maintenance type defined for burning hour calendar from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message AH499, which states "No maintenance type defined for burning hour calendar from &1 to &2," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for the maintenance type associated with a specific burning hour calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maintenance Type: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a maintenance type defined for the specified burning hour calendar. This can happen if the maintenance type has not been set up correctly in the system or if it has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the burning hour calendar itself, such as incorrect date ranges or missing entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to maintenance plans, maintenance items, or the burning hour calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) and check the maintenance plan associated with the burning hour calendar.
  Ensure that a valid maintenance type is assigned to the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Define Maintenance Type:
  
  If no maintenance type is defined, you can define it by navigating to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Planning > Maintenance Plans > Define Maintenance Types.
  
  
  Create or modify the maintenance type as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Burning Hour Calendar:
  
  Verify the burning hour calendar settings to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the date ranges are appropriate.
  Use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to review the details of the burning hour calendar.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the maintenance plans and related data to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction codes like IH08 (Display Maintenance Item) to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance planning and burning hour calendars for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01, IP02, IP03, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH499 error and ensure that the maintenance type is correctly defined for the burning hour calendar.