How To Fix IP388 - No cycle set allowed for strategy task lists

IP388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 388

• Message text: No cycle set allowed for strategy task lists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a
<DS:GLOS.preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</> with a
<DS:GLOS.preventive_maintenance_strategy>maintenance strategy</>, but
have chosen a cycle set instead of a maintenance strategy. You can only
use a cycle set for <DS:GLOS.multiple_counter_plan>multiple counter
plans</> as a copy model for <DS:GLOS.maintenance_cycle>maintenance
cycles</>.

System Response

The System cannot create the maintenance plan.

How to fix this error?

You have two options for rectifying the error:

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

If you want to create a multiple counter plan, select <ZH>Multiple
counter plan</> and enter, if required, a cycle set as a copy model for
the maintenance cycles.
If you want to create a maintenance plan with a maintenance strategy,
then choose a time-based or performance-based strategy.
Note
You can identify from the scheduling indicators of the strategy whether
time-based strategies, performance-based strategies or cycle sets are
involved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP388 - No cycle set allowed for strategy task lists ?

  The SAP error message IP388 "No cycle set allowed for strategy task lists" typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance strategies and task lists.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when you are trying to assign a cycle set to a strategy task list that does not support it. In SAP, a cycle set is a grouping of maintenance plans that can be executed in a specific sequence or cycle. However, not all strategy task lists are designed to work with cycle sets. The error indicates that the system does not allow the use of a cycle set for the specific strategy task list you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task List Type: Ensure that the task list you are using is compatible with cycle sets. You may need to use a different