How To Fix IP343 - Company codes of maintenance plan and settlement rule are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Company codes of maintenance plan and settlement rule are different

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display the long text of a
<GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</>. However, a long
text has not been maintained for this maintenance plan.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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 IP343 - Company codes of maintenance plan and settlement rule are different ?

  The SAP error message IP343 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company codes of a maintenance plan and its associated settlement rule. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction related to a maintenance plan, such as scheduling or executing a maintenance order, and the system detects that the company codes do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The maintenance plan is assigned to one company code, while the settlement rule (which defines how costs are allocated) is assigned to a different company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance plan or the settlement rule may have been incorrectly configured, leading to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of the maintenance plan or settlement rule can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Codes:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and check the company code assigned to it.
  Review the settlement rule associated with the maintenance plan and verify its company code.
  
  
  
  Align Company Codes:
  
  If the company codes are indeed different, you will need to either change the company code of the maintenance plan or the settlement rule so that they match.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the maintenance plan or the settlement rule.
  
  
  
  Modify the Maintenance Plan:
  
  If you need to change the company code of the maintenance plan, you can do this through the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  If you need to change the settlement rule, you can do this through the transaction code KSU1 (Create Settlement Rule) or KSU2 (Change Settlement Rule).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for maintenance plans and settlement rules are correctly set up in the system to prevent future mismatches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to manage maintenance plans and settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  KSU1: Create Settlement Rule
  KSU2: Change Settlement Rule
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans and settlement rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP343 error and ensure that your maintenance plans and settlement rules are correctly aligned.