How To Fix IP587 - Costing for task lists completed, Amount of generated records = &1

IP587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Costing for task lists completed, Amount of generated records = &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP587 - Costing for task lists completed, Amount of generated records = &1 ?

  The SAP error message IP587 indicates that there is an issue with the costing for task lists in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system has completed the costing process for task lists, but there is a problem with the amount of generated records, which is indicated by the placeholder &1.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the task lists or the costing information.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the costing or task list management modules can lead to this error.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like materials, work centers, or cost centers) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations on the number of records it can process at once, leading to an overflow or limit being reached.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP587 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the task