How To Fix D3716 - Last defined service class period reached

D3716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Last defined service class period reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3716 - Last defined service class period reached ?

  The SAP error message D3716, "Last defined service class period reached," typically occurs in the context of SAP's service management or service processing modules. This error indicates that the system has reached the end of the defined service class period for a particular service or maintenance plan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Service Class Period Ended: The service class period defined in the system has expired, meaning that the scheduled maintenance or service activities cannot be processed further until a new period is defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the service class settings or the maintenance plan that does not allow for further processing.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining service classes or periods can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Service Class Period:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Locate the service class or maintenance plan that is causing the issue.
  Extend the service class period or define a