How To Fix IP212 - Maintenance item & deleted

IP212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Maintenance item & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP212 - Maintenance item & deleted ?

  The SAP error message IP212 ("Maintenance item & deleted") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the maintenance item you are trying to access or process has been deleted from the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Maintenance Item: The maintenance item you are trying to work with has been marked as deleted in the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Deletion as part of a data cleanup process.
  Deletion due to changes in the maintenance strategy or planning.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the database or issues during data migration can lead to records being marked as deleted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Maintenance Item:
  
  Use transaction codes like IP10 (for maintenance plans) or IP11 (for maintenance items) to check the status of the maintenance item.
  Verify if the item