How To Fix IM489 - Malfunction start only allowed until date $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Malfunction start only allowed until date $

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date which is later than the &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_FUENFZEHN OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM489 - Malfunction start only allowed until date $ ?

  The SAP error message IM489 ("Malfunction start only allowed until date $") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance notifications or orders related to equipment malfunctions. This error indicates that the system is preventing the user from starting a malfunction or maintenance activity because the date specified for the malfunction start is beyond the allowed timeframe.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Restrictions: The malfunction start date you are trying to enter is beyond the allowed date range set in the system. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict the time frame for reporting malfunctions.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings in the maintenance planning or equipment management modules that limit the time frame for entering malfunctions.
  Data Entry Error: The date entered might be incorrect or formatted improperly, leading to the system rejecting it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entry: Verify the date you are trying to enter