How To Fix IP487 - Maint.Plan &1: Daily performance of counter &2 is bigger than the cycle

IP487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Maint.Plan &1: Daily performance of counter &2 is bigger than the cycle

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IP487 - Details

• The SAP error message IP487 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance plan where the daily performance of a counter exceeds the defined cycle. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling, particularly when using counter-based maintenance plans.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IP487 is triggered when the system detects that the actual performance (or usage) of a counter exceeds the expected or defined cycle for that maintenance plan. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Counter Configuration: The counter may be configured incorrectly, leading to an unrealistic expectation of performance.
  Cycle Definition: The cycle defined in the maintenance plan may be too short or not aligned with the actual usage of the equipment.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the maintenance plan or the counter readings.
  Increased Usage: The actual usage of the equipment may have increased significantly, leading to a situation where the counter performance exceeds