How To Fix IP748 - The validity of maintenance plan & has expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 748

• Message text: The validity of maintenance plan & has expired

What causes this issue?

You are beyond the end date for scheduling or you have entered a last
counter reading which is higher than the <LS>End Counter for Scheduling
</> value.

System Response

The system will not schedule the maintenance plan.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to validate the maintenance plan, check the <LS>End Date for
Scheduling</> and <LS>End Counter for Scheduling</> values and modify as
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP748 - The validity of maintenance plan & has expired ?

  The SAP error message IP748 indicates that the validity of a maintenance plan has expired. This typically occurs when the maintenance plan is set to a specific validity period, and that period has passed without the plan being updated or renewed.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Validity Period: The maintenance plan has a defined start and end date, and the current date is beyond the end date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance plan may not have been configured correctly, leading to an unintended expiration.
  Lack of Updates: The maintenance plan may not have been updated or adjusted to reflect ongoing maintenance needs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and check the validity dates. If the end date has passed, you will need to extend the validity period.
  
  
  
  Extend Validity:
  
  If the maintenance plan is still relevant, you can extend its validity by updating the end date in the maintenance plan configuration.
  Navigate to the maintenance plan in transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and modify the validity dates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Create a New Maintenance Plan:
  
  If the maintenance plan is no longer relevant or needs significant changes, consider creating a new maintenance plan instead of extending the old one.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Strategy:
  
  Ensure that the maintenance strategy aligns with the current operational needs and that all relevant plans are active and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Schedule Maintenance Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to maintenance plans.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify maintenance plans in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP748 error and ensure that your maintenance plans are valid and up to date.