How To Fix IP160 - Maintenance plan of Service Order category is not available in SAP GUI

IP160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Maintenance plan of Service Order category is not available in SAP GUI

What causes this issue?

You have selected a maintenance plan which belongs to category "Service
Order". This type is not supported in the SAP GUI.

System Response

Processing will not be continued with this category of maintenance plan.

How to fix this error?

Change on another category of maintenance plan, or launch this one via
FIORI launchpad in the equivalent application.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP160 - Maintenance plan of Service Order category is not available in SAP GUI ?

  The SAP error message IP160, which states "Maintenance plan of Service Order category is not available," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or setup of maintenance plans in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of maintenance management, particularly when working with service orders and maintenance plans.
  Causes of IP160 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The service order category may not be properly configured to allow for maintenance plans. This can happen if the necessary settings in the configuration are not completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be linked to a maintenance plan. Each order type must be associated with a specific maintenance plan category.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create maintenance plans for the specified service order category.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to maintenance plans