How To Fix IP105 - Assign a counter that is not already assigned to a maintenance cycle

IP105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Assign a counter that is not already assigned to a maintenance cycle

What causes this issue?

You have already entered a <GL:counter>counter</> or the system has
tried to determine a valid counter automatically. The system has
defined that this <GL:counter>counter</> has already been assigned to
another <GL:maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycle</>. Each counter can
only be assigned to one maintenance cycle.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Assign a valid counter to the maintenance cycle.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP105 - Assign a counter that is not already assigned to a maintenance cycle ?

  The SAP error message IP105 ("Assign a counter that is not already assigned to a maintenance cycle") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a counter (measurement point) to a maintenance cycle that has already been assigned to another maintenance cycle or task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The counter you are trying to assign is already linked to another maintenance cycle or task.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the maintenance planning setup that allows for duplicate assignments.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not recognizing the current assignment status of the counter.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the counter's details in the SAP system and check if it is already assigned to another maintenance cycle.