How To Fix IP476 - Maintenance-item-relevant data was changed in the reference object

IP476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Maintenance-item-relevant data was changed in the reference object

What causes this issue?

In the master data of the reference object (for example, equipment),
relevant data for the maintenance object (such as the material or the
serial number) is changed.

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?

If you are in the change mode of the maintenance item/the maintenance
plan, you exit the transaction by saving the data.
If you are in the display mode of the maintenance item/the maintenance
plan, change to processing aand exit the transaction by saving the data.
Only after you have saved the data are the changes in the objects also
updated to the maintenance item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP476 - Maintenance-item-relevant data was changed in the reference object ?

  The SAP error message IP476 ("Maintenance-item-relevant data was changed in the reference object") typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and management when there is a discrepancy between the data in a maintenance item and the reference object it is linked to. This can happen when changes are made to the reference object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) that affect the maintenance item, but the maintenance item has not been updated to reflect those changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Reference Object: The reference object (e.g., equipment or functional location) has been modified, and these changes are not reflected in the maintenance item.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the maintenance item and the reference object due to manual changes or updates in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the maintenance planning module may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the reference object. You