How To Fix IP496 - Basic dates of order &1 are adjusted

IP496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Basic dates of order &1 are adjusted

What causes this issue?

The schedules &V2& of the maintenance plan &V3& are recalculated. This
is linked to an adjustment of the basic dates of the maintenance- or
service order &V1&.

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?

Check the schedules of order &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP496 - Basic dates of order &1 are adjusted ?

  The SAP error message IP496 indicates that the basic dates of a maintenance order (or production order) have been adjusted. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The adjustment of basic dates can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Scheduling Conflicts: If there are conflicts in the scheduling of tasks or resources, the system may automatically adjust the dates to resolve these conflicts.
  Changes in Duration: If the planned duration of tasks or operations is changed, the system may adjust the start and finish dates accordingly.
  Dependencies: If there are dependencies between tasks (e.g., one task must be completed before another can start), the system may adjust dates to maintain these dependencies.
  Resource Availability: If resources (e.g., labor, equipment) are not available as planned, the system may adjust the dates to reflect the new