How To Fix IP143 - The cycle length must be one month or a multiple of one month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The cycle length must be one month or a multiple of one month

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a value that is less than one month or that is not a
multiple of one month to a cycle or to a maintenance package.
For time-based maintenance plans, all the maintenance packages or cycles
must last at least one month or a multiple of one month, if 'Time -
Based on Key Date' was selected as the scheduling indicator.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a cycle of at least one month or a multiple of one month or choose
another scheduling indicator, such as 'Time - Factory Calendar'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP143 - The cycle length must be one month or a multiple of one month ?

  The SAP error message IP143 indicates that there is an issue with the cycle length defined in a planning or scheduling process, specifically in the context of maintenance planning or production planning. This error typically arises when the cycle length is set to a value that is not compatible with the expected input, which should be one month or a multiple of one month.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cycle length defined in the planning parameters is set to a value that does not meet the requirement of being one month or a multiple of one month. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The cycle length may have been incorrectly configured in the planning parameters.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an invalid cycle length during the setup of a maintenance plan or production order.
  System Settings: The system may have default settings that do not align with the required cycle length.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP143 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cycle Length Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning or maintenance transaction (e.g., IP01 for maintenance plans).
  Review the cycle length settings and ensure that they are set to one month or a multiple of one month (e.g., 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify the Cycle Length:
  
  If the cycle length is incorrect, modify it to a valid value that meets the requirement.
  Save the changes and try to execute the planning or scheduling process again.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any related settings or dependencies that might affect the cycle length, such as the frequency of maintenance tasks or production runs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up planning parameters correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to maintenance planning include IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to modify planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP143 error and ensure that your cycle lengths are correctly configured for your planning processes in SAP.