How To Fix IP142 - Status "Deletion indicator" set for maintenance plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Status "Deletion indicator" set for maintenance plan &

What causes this issue?

The status <LS>Deletion Indicator</> is set for <DS:GLOS. Maintenance
Plan>Maintenance Plan</>.

System Response

You can neither change nor terminate the maintenance plan, because it
is already flagged for archiving.

How to fix this error?

You cannot make any more changes to the maintenance plan. The deletion
indicator can no longer be reset.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP142 - Status "Deletion indicator" set for maintenance plan & ?

  The SAP error message IP142 indicates that a deletion indicator has been set for a maintenance plan. This means that the maintenance plan is marked for deletion and cannot be processed further until the deletion indicator is removed.
  Cause:
  The deletion indicator is typically set when a maintenance plan is no longer needed or is being phased out. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The maintenance plan is obsolete.
  The maintenance plan has been replaced by a new plan.
  The maintenance plan was mistakenly marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP142 error, you need to remove the deletion indicator from the maintenance plan. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Maintenance Plan Number:
  
  Input the maintenance plan number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  In the maintenance plan details, look for the field that indicates the deletion status (usually labeled as "Deletion Indicator" or similar).
  Uncheck or remove the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Maintenance Plan:
  
  You can now try to process the maintenance plan again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance plans and their management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change maintenance plans in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the deletion indicator was set incorrectly, consider consulting with your SAP support team or SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP142 error and continue working with your maintenance plans in SAP.