How To Fix IP804 - Maintain the cycle short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Maintain the cycle short text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP804 - Maintain the cycle short text ?

  The SAP error message IP804, which states "Maintain the cycle short text," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when dealing with maintenance plans or cycles. This error indicates that a short text description for a maintenance cycle has not been maintained, which is required for the system to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the IP804 error is the absence of a short text description for a maintenance cycle. In SAP, every maintenance cycle must have a short text that describes its purpose or function. This short text is essential for identification and reporting purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP804 error, you need to maintain the short text for the relevant maintenance cycle. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) depending on whether you are creating a new cycle or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Select the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Enter the relevant maintenance plan number and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Cycle:
  
  In the maintenance plan details, navigate to the "Cycles" tab where you can see the cycles associated with the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Select the cycle that is causing the error and ensure that the "Short Text" field is filled in with a meaningful description. This should be a concise text that describes the cycle.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the short text, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Recheck:
  
  After saving, you can try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the IP804 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance plans and cycles.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify maintenance plans in SAP.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always provide meaningful short texts for maintenance cycles to facilitate easier identification and reporting.
  Regularly review maintenance plans to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP804 error and maintain your maintenance cycles effectively.