How To Fix IP426 - Maintenance plan & still without maintenance packages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Maintenance plan & still without maintenance packages

What causes this issue?

The <GL:maintenance_item>maintenance items</> allocated to the
<GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</> have no
<GL:preventive_maintenance_package>maintenance packages</>.

System Response

In order to schedule a maintenance plan, you must have assigned
maintenance packages to the operations of the maintenance item in the
<DS:GLOS.3526C2E2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>maintenance task list
</>.
The maintenance packages determine the scope of the activities due at
the maintenance date.
The maintenance packages may be missing because:

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

no routings were allocated to the maintenance items
the routings allocated to the maintenance items have no active
maintenance packages

How to fix this error?

Check if you have allocated routings with active maintenance packages
to the maintenance items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP426 - Maintenance plan & still without maintenance packages ?

  The SAP error message IP426 indicates that a maintenance plan exists but does not have any maintenance packages assigned to it. This can occur in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are trying to execute or manage a maintenance plan that is not fully configured.
  Cause:
  
  No Maintenance Packages Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance plan has not been assigned any maintenance packages. Maintenance packages are necessary for scheduling and executing maintenance tasks.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance plan may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of maintenance packages.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the maintenance packages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP426 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan).
  Verify that the maintenance plan is correctly configured and that it has the necessary details filled in.
  
  
  
  Assign Maintenance Packages:
  
  In the maintenance plan, navigate to the section where you can assign maintenance packages.
  Create or assign maintenance packages that correspond to the tasks that need to be performed.
  Ensure that the maintenance packages are valid and correctly linked to the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Review Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Check the scheduling parameters of the maintenance plan to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the frequency and other scheduling details are appropriate for the maintenance tasks.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Packages:
  
  If there are existing maintenance packages that should be linked to the maintenance plan, ensure they are active and not expired.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the maintenance plan to ensure that it now recognizes the maintenance packages and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Maintain Maintenance Items
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring maintenance plans and packages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to maintenance plans and packages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP426 error and ensure that your maintenance plans are properly configured with the necessary maintenance packages.