How To Fix IP423 - No start offset has been set

IP423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 423

• Message text: No start offset has been set

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start a maintenance plan within the cycle. The
present position in the maintenance cycle is determined by the start
offset.
You have not set a start offset however.

How to fix this error?

Perform the function for starting within the cycle again and select the
start offset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IP423 - Details

• The SAP error message IP423: No start offset has been set typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans and their associated tasks. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a starting point for the maintenance task or plan, which is necessary for scheduling and execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Start Offset: The maintenance plan or task does not have a defined start offset. The start offset is crucial for determining when the maintenance task should begin relative to a reference date (like the start of the maintenance cycle).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the maintenance plan may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a start offset.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data entries in the maintenance plan or task that prevent the system