How To Fix IP746 - You cannot generate more scheduling calls for maintenance plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 746

• Message text: You cannot generate more scheduling calls for maintenance plan &

What causes this issue?

You tried to generate a new scheduling call for maintenance plan &V1&
but you have already generated the last possible call. Only one
scheduling call can exist which exceeds the <LS>End Counter for
Scheduling</> value.

System Response

The system does not generate this scheduling call.

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 IP746 - You cannot generate more scheduling calls for maintenance plan & ?

  The SAP error message IP746, which states "You cannot generate more scheduling calls for maintenance plan &," typically occurs when there are constraints related to the scheduling of maintenance plans in the SAP system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Maximum Number of Calls Reached: The maintenance plan has reached its maximum number of scheduling calls that can be generated based on the configuration.
  Scheduling Period Issues: The scheduling period defined in the maintenance plan may not allow for further calls to be generated.
  Status of the Maintenance Plan: The maintenance plan may be in a status that does not allow for further scheduling calls (e.g., it may be set to "inactive").
  Calendar Settings: There may be issues with the calendar settings that affect the scheduling of maintenance calls.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the generation of additional calls.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Settings:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in transaction IP02 and check the settings, especially the "Call Horizon" and "Number of Calls" fields.
  If the maximum number of calls has been reached, you may need to adjust these settings or create a new maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Period:
  
  Review the scheduling period and ensure it is set correctly to allow for future calls. You may need to extend the period if it is too short.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it to allow for scheduling calls.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the calendar settings associated with the maintenance plan to ensure they are correctly configured and do not restrict scheduling.
  
  
  
  Generate Calls Manually:
  
  If automatic generation is not possible, consider generating the calls manually for the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches/updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Generate Maintenance Calls
  IP24: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to maintenance planning and scheduling for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.