How To Fix IP716 - No further maintenance calls attached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 716

• Message text: No further maintenance calls attached

What causes this issue?

You want to update the scheduling of the
<GL:maintenance_plan>maintenance plan</>.
In particular, further <DS:GLOS.maintenance_call>maintenance calls</>
should be supplemented. However, this is only possible to a limited
extent for <DS:GLOS.multiple_counter_plan>multiple counter plans</>.
A new scheduling record can only be supplemented here if the previous
maintenance calls have been completed.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Perform the task again only when all scheduling records have been
completed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP716 - No further maintenance calls attached ?

  The SAP error message "IP716 No further maintenance calls attached" typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when using the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that there are no additional maintenance calls (work orders or notifications) linked to the maintenance plan or task list you are trying to access or process.
  Cause:
  
  No Linked Maintenance Calls: The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance plan or task list does not have any associated maintenance orders or notifications.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the maintenance plan setup, leading to the absence of linked maintenance calls.
  Data Deletion: Maintenance calls may have been deleted or archived, resulting in no active calls being available for the maintenance plan.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may be trying to access a maintenance plan that is not correctly set up or does not have any scheduled tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and verify that it is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the maintenance plan has been assigned to the correct task lists and that the scheduling parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Link Maintenance Calls:
  
  If there are no maintenance calls linked, you may need to create new maintenance orders or notifications that can be associated with the maintenance plan.
  Use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order) or IW21 (Create Notification) to create the necessary calls.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Execution:
  
  Check if the maintenance plan has been executed and if it generated any maintenance calls. You can do this by reviewing the history of the maintenance plan.
  Use transaction code IP24 to view the maintenance plans and their execution status.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions or Archiving:
  
  Investigate if any maintenance calls have been deleted or archived. If so, you may need to restore them or create new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the maintenance plan and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage maintenance plans and associated calls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "IP716 No further maintenance calls attached" error in SAP.