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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 relevant maintenance plan number and select it.
  
  
  
  Check the Counter Settings:
  
  Navigate to the "Counter" tab or section within the maintenance plan.
  Ensure that a counter is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create or assign a counter.
  
  
  
  Define the Counter:
  
  If you need to create a new counter, you can do this by going to the transaction code IK01 (Create Counter) and defining the necessary parameters for the counter, such as the counter type, measurement unit, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Link the Counter to the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Once the counter is created, return to the maintenance plan and link the newly created counter to it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Test the Maintenance Plan:
  
  After saving, you can test the maintenance plan to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the maintenance cycle is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IK01: Create Counter
  IK02: Change Counter
  IK03: Display Counter
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance planning and counters.
  Check for any specific configuration settings related to maintenance planning in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify maintenance plans and counters in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP117 error and maintain the necessary counters for your maintenance cycles in SAP.