How To Fix IP455 - Only ONE time-based maintenance cycle without counter allowed at a time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Only ONE time-based maintenance cycle without counter allowed at a time

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</> contains more than
one time-based <DS:GLOS.maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycle</> without
counter.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

If you are in the initial screen for maintenance cycles, you reduce the
time-based maintenance cycles to exactly one time-based maintenance
cycle without counters. Delete the superfluous maintenance cycles or
supplement the counters.
If you are saving the maintenance plan, the system branches
automatically to the initial screen for maintenance cycles. Here you
can reduce the time-based maintenance cycles to one time-based
maintenance cycle without counters by deleting the superfluous
maintenance cycles or supplementing the counters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP455 - Only ONE time-based maintenance cycle without counter allowed at a time ?

  The SAP error message IP455 ("Only ONE time-based maintenance cycle without counter allowed at a time") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or manage multiple time-based maintenance cycles without counters for the same object, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Maintenance Plans: The error usually arises when there are multiple maintenance plans defined for the same equipment or functional location that are set up as time-based without counters.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the maintenance planning settings that allows for the creation of multiple time-based cycles without counters.
  Incorrect Maintenance Strategy: The maintenance strategy assigned to the equipment or functional location may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the maintenance cycles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Maintenance Plans: Check the existing maintenance plans for the equipment or functional location in question. Ensure that there is only one time-based maintenance plan without a counter.
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and review the plans associated with the equipment.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Redundant Plans: If you find multiple time-based maintenance plans without counters, you will need to either modify them to include counters or delete the redundant plans.
  Check Maintenance Strategy: Review the maintenance strategy assigned to the equipment or functional location. Ensure that it is correctly configured to allow for the desired maintenance cycles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up maintenance plans and strategies correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify maintenance plans and strategies in the system.
  Testing Changes: After making changes, test the maintenance planning process to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the maintenance cycles are functioning as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP455 error and ensure that your maintenance planning is set up correctly in SAP.