How To Fix IP721 - Caution: Maintenance calls will be deleted

IP721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Caution: Maintenance calls will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP721 - Caution: Maintenance calls will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message IP721, which states "Caution: Maintenance calls will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This message indicates that there are maintenance calls (work orders or notifications) that are set to be deleted, which can have implications for your maintenance planning and execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IP721 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Deletion of Maintenance Calls: The system is configured to delete certain maintenance calls based on specific criteria, such as age, status, or completion.
  System Configuration: The settings in the maintenance planning or work order management may be set to automatically delete old or completed maintenance calls.
  User Action: A user may have initiated a process that leads to the deletion of maintenance calls, such as a mass deletion or archiving process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the IP721 error message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Deletion Criteria: Check the criteria set for the deletion of