How To Fix IP115 - The maintenance plan already contains a time cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 115

• Message text: The maintenance plan already contains a time cycle

What causes this issue?

You are creating a <DS:GLOS.multiple_counter_plan>multiple counter
plan</> and have tried to assign <ZH>several</> time-based
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_cycle>cycles</> (in other words, cycles without a
counter) to the <GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</>.
However, a multiple counter plan can only contain a <ZH>single</>
time-based cycle, without reference to a counter.

How can this happen?

You are working with an AND or and OR operation:

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

<zh>OR operation</>
1st time-based cycle:,,every 3 months
2nd time-based cycle:,,every 4 months
With these preconditions, the second cycle can never have any effect on
<GL:scheduling>scheduling</>, because the cycle that determines further
scheduling is the one that is due first in the case of an OR operation.
<ZH>AND operation</>
If you were working with an AND operation with the same example, the
first cycle could never have any effect on scheduling, because in this
case, the system waits until all the conditions have been fulfilled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the cycle, or adapt the time-based cycle that you have already
created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP115 - The maintenance plan already contains a time cycle ?

  The SAP error message IP115 indicates that there is an issue with a maintenance plan in the SAP system, specifically that the maintenance plan already contains a time cycle. This typically occurs when you attempt to add a new time cycle to a maintenance plan that already has one defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Time Cycles: You are trying to add a new time cycle to a maintenance plan that already has an existing time cycle defined.
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Configuration: The maintenance plan may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to modify it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP115 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Time Cycles:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and check the existing time cycles. You can do this by navigating to the maintenance plan in transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Review the details to see if there is already a time cycle defined.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Time Cycle:
  
  If a time cycle already exists and you need to change it, you can modify the existing time cycle instead of trying to add a new one.
  Adjust the parameters of the existing time cycle as needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Time Cycles:
  
  If you find that there are multiple time cycles that are not needed, you can delete the unnecessary ones. Ensure that you are only keeping the relevant time cycle for your maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance plans and time cycles for additional guidance on how to properly configure them.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in place, check with your SAP support team to see if there are any specific configurations that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify maintenance plans in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP115 error and successfully manage your maintenance plans in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.