How To Fix IP665 - Use a maintenance plan category without reference to outline agreement

IP665 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Use a maintenance plan category without reference to outline agreement

What causes this issue?

You have used a <DS:GLOS.3526C330AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>maintenance
plan category</> for which the indicator <LS>Outline agreement</> is
set in Customizing.

System Response

In the transaction used, you can only create maintenance plans without
reference to an outline agreement item.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a maintenance plan <LS>without</> reference to an
outline agreement item, use a suitable maintenance plan category.
If you want to create a maintenance plan <LS>with</> reference to an
outline agreement item, use the corresponding transaction.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP665 - Use a maintenance plan category without reference to outline agreement ?

  The SAP error message IP665 ("Use a maintenance plan category without reference to outline agreement") typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a maintenance plan that is incorrectly linked to an outline agreement. This error indicates that the maintenance plan category you are using is not compatible with the use of outline agreements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Category: The maintenance plan category you selected is configured to not allow references to outline agreements.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration for maintenance plans may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to associate a maintenance plan with an outline agreement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Maintenance Plan Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Select a maintenance plan category that allows for outline agreements. You can check the allowed categories in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for maintenance plans