How To Fix IM492 - Malfunction end only allowed from date $

IM492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Malfunction end only allowed from date $

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

INCLUDE NA_FUENFZEHN OBJECT DOKU 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 IM492 - Malfunction end only allowed from date $ ?

  The SAP error message IM492 ("Malfunction end only allowed from date") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with malfunction reports or notifications in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the date specified for ending a malfunction.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered for the end of the malfunction is earlier than the start date or is not valid according to the system's date settings.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the end date of a malfunction based on certain criteria.
  Status of the Malfunction: The current status of the malfunction may not allow for an end date to be set, possibly due to workflow or approval processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM492 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Ensure that the end date you are