How To Fix IP109 - Time-based cycle; enter counters only for performance-based cycles

IP109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Time-based cycle; enter counters only for performance-based cycles

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign a <GL:counter>counter</> to a time-based
<GL:maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycle</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the maintenance cycle is to be time-based, reverse the entry of
a counter.
If the maintenance cycle is to be performance-based, first change
the dimension of the maintenance cycle to a different dimension
that is not time-based, and then enter a counter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP109 - Time-based cycle; enter counters only for performance-based cycles ?

  The SAP error message IP109 indicates that you are trying to enter counters for a time-based maintenance cycle, which is not allowed. In SAP, maintenance plans can be categorized into two types: time-based and performance-based. 
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to enter counters (actual readings) for a maintenance plan that is defined as time-based.
  Time-based maintenance plans are scheduled based on time intervals (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) rather than based on usage or performance metrics (like operating hours or production quantities).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Check the Maintenance Plan Type:
  
  Verify if the maintenance plan you are working with is indeed a time-based plan. You can do this by navigating to the maintenance plan in the SAP system and checking its configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Performance-Based Maintenance Plans:
  
  If you need to enter counters, consider using a performance-based maintenance plan instead. Performance-based plans allow you to enter counters based