How To Fix IP468 - The customer enhancement IPRM0005 (active) requires a start in the cycle

IP468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 468

• Message text: The customer enhancement IPRM0005 (active) requires a start in the cycle

What causes this issue?

The customer exit IPRM0005 is active in your system. A change to the
scheduling was performed using the function module 'EXIT_SAPLIPM5_010'.
This change causes a 'start in the cycle' that is performed in the
background. (For further information, see the documentation for the
customer exit IPRM0005.)

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP468 - The customer enhancement IPRM0005 (active) requires a start in the cycle ?

  The SAP error message IP468 indicates that there is an issue with the customer enhancement IPRM0005, which is related to the planning process in SAP. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain cycle to be started, but it has not been initiated or is not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cycle Start: The error suggests that the planning cycle has not been started, which is necessary for the enhancement to function correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning setup that prevent the cycle from being recognized or started.
  Enhancement Logic: The logic within the enhancement IPRM0005 may require specific conditions to be met before it can execute, and if those conditions are not satisfied, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Start the Planning Cycle: Ensure that the planning cycle is properly started. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code IP10 for planning) and