How To Fix IP474 - No reference object is maintained for the counter proposal

IP474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 474

• Message text: No reference object is maintained for the counter proposal

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign a <DS:GLOS.3526C2D4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>counter
</> to the maintenance plan.
However, no reference object was maintained in the corresponding
maintenance item.

System Response

The system does not propose any counter.

How to fix this error?

Determine a counter manually using the search help, or maintain a
corresponding reference object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IP474 - Details

• The SAP error message IP474 "No reference object is maintained for the counter proposal" typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and work order management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans and counter proposals.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find a reference object for a counter proposal in the maintenance plan. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Reference Object: The reference object (such as a piece of equipment or functional location) is not maintained or linked correctly in the maintenance plan.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the maintenance plan or the counter proposal may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the maintenance plan or the reference object.
  Counter Proposal Not Defined: The counter proposal itself may not be defined or may not have the necessary parameters set.
  
  
  Solution:
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