How To Fix IP659 - Maintenance plan &3 already exists for contract item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Maintenance plan &3 already exists for contract item &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a
<DS:GLOS.3528F484E8E6556EE10000009B38F983>maintenance plan</> for an
outline agreement item, for which a maintenance plan already exists.

System Response

The system allows a maintenance plan to be created more than once for
the same outline agreement item.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want to create a further maintenance plan for the
outline agreement item. If necessary, change the outline agreement
item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP659 - Maintenance plan &3 already exists for contract item &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message IP659 indicates that there is an attempt to create a maintenance plan that already exists for a specific contract item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are trying to assign a maintenance plan to a contract item that already has an existing maintenance plan associated with it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate maintenance plan for the specified contract item. This can happen if:
  
  A maintenance plan was previously created for the same contract item.
  There was an attempt to create a new maintenance plan without first checking for existing plans.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the system may also lead to this message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP659 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Maintenance Plans:
  
  Use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to check if a maintenance plan already exists for the specified contract item.
  If a maintenance plan is found, you may need to modify or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Maintenance Plan:
  
  If the existing maintenance plan is still relevant, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one. You can do this using transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Maintenance Plans:
  
  If you find that the existing maintenance plan is not needed, you can delete it using transaction code IP02. Be cautious with this step, as it may affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding maintenance plans and contracts to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the database is in a good state.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Maintain Maintenance Plan (for scheduling)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Plant Maintenance to understand the configuration and management of maintenance plans.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP659 error and manage your maintenance plans effectively.