How To Fix IP408 - No order exists for maintenance date &, maintenance item &

IP408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No order exists for maintenance date &, maintenance item &

What causes this issue?

No order will be created for the maintenance item on the due date
specified. The reason for this is might be:
the maintenance item is not due on the date specified

How to fix this error?

Check your task lists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP408 - No order exists for maintenance date &, maintenance item & ?

  The SAP error message IP408 "No order exists for maintenance date & and maintenance item &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that the system could not find a maintenance order associated with the specified maintenance date and maintenance item.
  Causes:
  
  No Maintenance Order Created: There may not be any maintenance order created for the specified maintenance item on the given date.
  Incorrect Date or Item: The maintenance date or maintenance item entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Order Status: The maintenance order may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., completed, closed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the maintenance order.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Maintenance Order: Check if a maintenance order exists for the