How To Fix IP117 - Maintain a counter for the maintenance cycle

IP117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Maintain a counter for the maintenance cycle

What causes this issue?

You have tried to maintain a <GL:maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycle</>
and have not assigned a <GL:counter>counter</> to the cycle.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the cycle is to be performance-based, assign it a counter.
If the counter is to be time-based, enter a cycle unit that is
time-based.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP117 - Maintain a counter for the maintenance cycle ?

  The SAP error message IP117, "Maintain a counter for the maintenance cycle," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans and their associated counters.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a maintenance plan is missing a counter that is required to track the maintenance cycle. In SAP, maintenance plans can be based on time or performance-based criteria, and they often require a counter to determine when the next maintenance activity should occur. If the counter is not defined or maintained properly, the system cannot calculate the next maintenance date, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP117 error, you need to ensure that a counter is properly maintained for the maintenance cycle. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Enter the