How To Fix IP421 - Tolerances > 100% are not allowed

IP421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Tolerances > 100% are not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a tolerance of more than 100%.

System Response

The maximum possible value is 100%.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP421 - Tolerances > 100% are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message IP421 "Tolerances > 100% are not allowed" typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance planning when you are trying to set tolerances for operations or activities that exceed the allowable limits. This error is often related to the configuration of tolerances in the system, particularly in the context of work orders, production orders, or maintenance orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tolerance Settings: The error is triggered when the system detects that the tolerance percentage you are trying to set for a particular operation or activity exceeds 100%. In SAP, tolerances are used to define acceptable limits for various parameters, such as time, costs, or quantities.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for tolerances greater than 100%, which is a standard practice to ensure that operations remain within reasonable limits.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry error where the user mistakenly