How To Fix IP804 - Maintain the cycle short text

IP804 - Overview

• 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