How To Fix IP456 - No counter assigned for performance-dependent maintenance cycles

IP456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 456

• Message text: No counter assigned for performance-dependent maintenance cycles

What causes this issue?

There are still one or more performance-based
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_cycle>maintenance cycles</>, to which no
<DS:GLOS.counter>counter</> has been assigned.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing without counters being entered.

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a counter for all performance-based maintenance cycles.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP456 - No counter assigned for performance-dependent maintenance cycles ?

  The SAP error message IP456 ("No counter assigned for performance-dependent maintenance cycles") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module. This error indicates that there is a missing assignment of a counter to a performance-dependent maintenance cycle, which is necessary for the system to calculate and manage maintenance tasks based on performance data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Counter Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance plan is set up to use performance-dependent maintenance cycles, but no counter has been assigned to the relevant maintenance item or task list.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the maintenance plan or the task list may not be complete or correctly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the maintenance plan, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP456 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan