How To Fix EAM_MTPLNGBKT015 - Due to entered start date, planning buckets are generated in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_MTPLNGBKT - Maintenence Planning Bucket

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Due to entered start date, planning buckets are generated in the past

What causes this issue?

You have created a recurrent maintenance planning bucket with a start
date and time in the past and want the system to automatically create a
specific number of planning buckets in advance. Therefore, you have
entered a number in the <LS>Number of Buckets in Advance</> field.

System Response

The system creates maintenance planning buckets in the past, starting
with the specified start date and considering the defined recurrence and
time interval. The system creates the required number of planning
buckets in the past <ZH>in addition</> to the number you enter in the
<LS>Number of Buckets in Advance</> field.

How to fix this error?

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

&Example&
You create a reference planning bucket on November 23rd 2020 and enter
November 9th as the start date. Furthermore, you choose <LS>Daily</> in
the <LS>Recurrence</> field and enter <LB>5</> in the <LS>Recurs Every
</> field. You want the system to create <LB>4</> buckets in advance and
save your reference planning bucket.
The system starts creating planning buckets every five days from
November 9th onwards. This means that it creates the following planning
buckets:
November 14th
November 19th
<ZH>November 24th</> (this is the first planning bucket that lies ahead
of the current date)
November 29th
December 4th
December 9th
Since two maintenance planning buckets are created in the past, the
system creates six planning buckets altogether for this reference
maintenance planning bucket.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT015 - Due to entered start date, planning buckets are generated in the past ?

  The SAP error message EAM_MTPLNGBKT015 indicates that the planning buckets for a maintenance plan are being generated with start dates that fall in the past. This typically occurs when the start date you have entered for the maintenance plan is earlier than the current date, leading to inconsistencies in the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Date: The start date entered for the maintenance plan is set to a date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to not allow planning buckets to be generated for dates in the past.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an incorrect start date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Start Date: 
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and change the start date to a date that is today or in the future.
  Ensure that the start date aligns with your maintenance scheduling requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters and settings for the maintenance plan to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the frequency and intervals set for the maintenance plan are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configurations or settings in the maintenance plan that might be causing this issue.
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is set up correctly according to your organization's maintenance strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on maintenance plan configuration and planning bucket generation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the maintenance plan to ensure that the planning buckets are generated correctly without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) to access and modify maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) for further assistance.