How To Fix IP581 - Maintenance plan &1: No consideration (Deletion or inactivation)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Maintenance plan &1: No consideration (Deletion or inactivation)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP581 - Maintenance plan &1: No consideration (Deletion or inactivation) ?

  The SAP error message IP581 indicates that there is an issue with a maintenance plan in the SAP system, specifically that there is "No consideration (Deletion or inactivation)" for the maintenance plan referenced by &1. This typically means that the maintenance plan is either marked for deletion or has been inactivated, and therefore cannot be processed as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Inactivation of Maintenance Plan: The maintenance plan may have been manually inactivated by a user or through a process that requires it to be inactive.
  Deletion of Maintenance Plan: The maintenance plan may have been flagged for deletion, which means it is no longer valid for scheduling or processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the maintenance planning module that are causing the system to treat the maintenance plan as inactive or deleted.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the maintenance plan that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and enter the maintenance plan number to check its status.
  If the plan is inactive, you can reactivate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reactivate or Delete:
  
  If the maintenance plan is inactive and you need it to be active, you can reactivate it.
  If the maintenance plan is marked for deletion and you do not need it, you can proceed with the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the maintenance planning module to ensure that there are no settings that are causing the maintenance plan to be treated as inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any underlying data integrity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to maintenance plans and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Maintain Maintenance Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify or reactivate maintenance plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IP581 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.