How To Fix EAM_MTPLNGBKT009 - Enter a duration that does not exceed the recurrence interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_MTPLNGBKT - Maintenence Planning Bucket

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter a duration that does not exceed the recurrence interval

What causes this issue?

You created a recurrent maintenance planning bucket and entered the
planned duration of the maintenance work. However, the duration you
entered exceeds the duration of the single planning buckets within the
series and may lead to an overlap of the consecutive instances of the
same bucket series.

System Response

Due to the invalid duration, the system does not create the recurrent
planning bucket series.

How to fix this error?

Specify a duration shorter than the specified recurrence time. If you
want to create maintenance planning buckets with a daily recurrence, the
duration for the recurrent maintenance work must not exceed one day. If
you create maintenance planning buckets with a weekly recurrence, the
duration for the recurrent maintenance work must not exceed one week.
However, the recurrence interval (<LS>Recurs every...</>) is not taken
into account. This means that the duration of a daily bucket must not
exceed the duration of one day, even if the single planning bucket only
recurs every three days, for example.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT009 - Enter a duration that does not exceed the recurrence interval ?

  The SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT009 indicates that the duration you are trying to enter for a maintenance plan exceeds the defined recurrence interval. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying maintenance plans in the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The duration specified for a maintenance task or activity is longer than the defined recurrence interval for that task. For example, if a maintenance task is set to recur every 30 days, but you attempt to set a duration of 40 days, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recurrence Interval: Review the recurrence interval set for the maintenance plan. Ensure that the duration you are entering does not exceed this interval.
  
  
  Adjust Duration: Modify the duration of the maintenance task to be equal to or less than the recurrence interval. For example, if the recurrence interval is 30 days, set the duration to 30 days or less.
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Settings: Ensure that all settings related to the maintenance plan are correctly configured. This includes checking the frequency, duration, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring maintenance plans.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes by saving the maintenance plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Maintenance Plans: In SAP EAM, maintenance plans are used to schedule and manage maintenance activities for equipment and assets. They can be defined with various parameters, including frequency, duration, and task lists.
  Recurrence Intervals: These are the time frames within which maintenance tasks are scheduled to occur. They can be set to daily, weekly, monthly, or based on other criteria.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure your maintenance plan in SAP.