How To Fix IP123 - Offset to next planned counter reading must be larger than 0

IP123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Offset to next planned counter reading must be larger than 0

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter an offset that has a value less than or
equal to zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an offset with a value greater than zero, or maintain the next
<GL:planned_counter_reading>planned counter reading</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP123 - Offset to next planned counter reading must be larger than 0 ?

  The SAP error message IP123, which states "Offset to next planned counter reading must be larger than 0," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and counter readings in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the counter readings for a maintenance plan or task list.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Offset Value: The offset value for the next planned counter reading is set to zero or a negative number. This value should always be greater than zero to indicate a valid interval for the next reading.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the maintenance plan or the counter settings that leads to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the maintenance plan, an incorrect value may have been entered inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP123 error, you can take