How To Fix IP566 - Maintenance plans which are locked: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Maintenance plans which are locked: &

What causes this issue?

The system could not set a deletion indicator for &V1&
<DS:GLOS.3528F484E8E6556EE10000009B38F983>maintenance plans</>, since
these maintenance plans were locked during processing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP566 - Maintenance plans which are locked: & ?

  The SAP error message IP566 indicates that there are maintenance plans that are currently locked, which prevents certain operations from being performed on them. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a maintenance plan is being edited or processed by another user or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the maintenance plan.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the maintenance plan for editing, preventing others from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the maintenance plans. You can filter by the user or the object type to identify the locks.
  Release Locks: If you find that a lock is held by a user who is no longer active or if the lock is stale, you can release it. However, be cautious and ensure that the lock can be safely removed without causing data inconsistency.
  Wait for Release: If the lock is legitimate (i.e., another user is actively working on the maintenance plan), you may need to wait until the other user completes their task.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs running that might be affecting the maintenance plans.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about releasing a lock, consult with your colleagues or the user who holds the lock to understand the situation better.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01 - Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02 - Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03 - Display Maintenance Plan
  SM12 - Display and Delete Lock Entries
  SM37 - Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintenance plans and locking mechanisms.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify maintenance plans.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or support for further investigation.