How To Fix IP359 - Maintenance plan is not performance-based

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Maintenance plan is not performance-based

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP359 - Maintenance plan is not performance-based ?

  The SAP error message IP359, which states "Maintenance plan is not performance-based," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a maintenance plan that is not set up to be performance-based. This can happen in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are attempting to create or process maintenance orders or plans that are expected to be performance-based but are not configured as such.
  Cause:
  
  Maintenance Plan Type: The maintenance plan you are trying to use is not defined as a performance-based maintenance plan. Performance-based maintenance plans are typically used for maintenance tasks that are triggered based on the actual usage or performance of equipment rather than on a fixed schedule.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the maintenance plan or the related master data (like equipment or functional location).
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that is not appropriate for the type of maintenance plan you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Type:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and check its type. Ensure that it is set up as a performance-based maintenance plan if that is what you intend to use.
  You can do this by navigating to the maintenance plan in transaction IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and checking the details.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Maintenance Plan:
  
  If the maintenance plan is not performance-based and you need it to be, you may need to create a new maintenance plan with the correct settings or modify the existing one.
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is linked to the correct equipment or functional location and that the performance-based criteria are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for maintenance plans. This can be done through transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant settings under Plant Maintenance.
  Ensure that the settings for performance-based maintenance are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction for the type of maintenance plan you are working with. For performance-based plans, ensure you are using the appropriate transactions that support performance-based maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance plans and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to maintenance plans and performance-based maintenance.
  Training: Consider training or consulting with an SAP PM expert if you frequently encounter issues with maintenance plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP359 error and ensure that your maintenance plans are set up correctly for your operational needs.