How To Fix IP611 - Only calls on hold can be moved with successor

IP611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Only calls on hold can be moved with successor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP611 - Only calls on hold can be moved with successor ?

  The SAP error message IP611: "Only calls on hold can be moved with successor" typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or notifications.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that you are trying to move a maintenance call (or order) that is not currently on hold. In SAP, only those calls that are in a "hold" status can be moved or linked to a successor call. This restriction is in place to ensure that only calls that are not actively being processed can be rearranged or rescheduled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Call:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance order or notification that you are trying to move.
  Verify its current status. If it is not on hold, you will need to put it on hold first.
  
  
  
  Put the Call on Hold:
  
  If the call is not on hold,