How To Fix IP676 - Order type not allowed for the maintenance plan category

IP676 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Order type not allowed for the maintenance plan category

What causes this issue?

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

You have maintained an order type as the default value that allows
revenue postings for the service product used in the outline agreement
item. However, only non-revenue-bearing order types are allowed for the
maintenance plan category 'For outline agreement item'.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the default values for the service product used in Table T339A.
(Generated table maintenance: V_T399A_MP). You may not select a
revenue-bearing order type.
Alternatively, change the order type used in such a way that revenue
postings are no longer allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IP676 - Details

• The SAP error message IP676 ("Order type not allowed for the maintenance plan category") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the order type defined in the maintenance plan and the order type settings in the system. This error is often encountered when trying to create or execute a maintenance plan that is linked to a specific order type that is not permitted for the maintenance plan category being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type Configuration: The order type assigned to the maintenance plan is not allowed for the category of the maintenance plan.
  Maintenance Plan Category Settings: The maintenance plan category may not be configured to allow the specific order type.
  Customizations or Changes: Changes in the configuration or customizations in the system may have led to this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan).
  Verify the maintenance plan category and ensure that it