How To Fix IP559 - Deletion indicator set for & maintenance plans

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Deletion indicator set for & maintenance plans

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP559 - Deletion indicator set for & maintenance plans ?

  The SAP error message IP559 indicates that a deletion indicator has been set for a maintenance plan. This typically means that the maintenance plan is marked for deletion and cannot be processed further until the deletion indicator is removed.
  Cause:
  The deletion indicator may have been set for various reasons, including:
  
  The maintenance plan is no longer needed.
  The plan was mistakenly marked for deletion.
  The plan is part of a larger restructuring or cleanup of maintenance plans.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP559 error, you need to remove the deletion indicator from the maintenance plan. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Input the maintenance plan number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  In the maintenance plan details, look for the field that indicates the deletion status (usually labeled as "Deletion Indicator" or similar).
  Uncheck or remove the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Process:
  
  After removing the deletion indicator, try to execute the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance plans and their management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change maintenance plans in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the deletion indicator is being set automatically, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check for any custom developments that might be affecting maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP559 error and continue working with your maintenance plans in SAP.