How To Fix IP817 - Strategy & is used in maintenance schedules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Strategy & is used in maintenance schedules

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete <GL:preventive_maintenance_strategy>maintenance
strategy</> &V1& as it is still in use in
<GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plans</>.
The system recognizes that the strategy is still being used in
maintenance plan &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Use the where-used list to find out which other maintenance plans are
using strategy &V1&.
In order to delete a strategy, it must no longer be used in the
following objects:
<GL:maintenance_task_list>maintenance task lists</>
<GL:maintenance_item>maintenance items</>
maintenance plans

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP817 - Strategy & is used in maintenance schedules ?

  The SAP error message IP817 indicates that a strategy is being used in maintenance schedules, but there is an issue with the configuration or assignment of that strategy. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Strategy Assignment: The maintenance strategy assigned to the maintenance plan or task list may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Missing Strategy: The strategy that is referenced in the maintenance plan may not be defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the maintenance strategy, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) and verify the strategy assigned to the maintenance plan.
  Ensure that the strategy is correctly defined in the system. You can check this using transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  
  
  
  Verify Strategy Existence:
  
  Use transaction code IP10 (Display Maintenance Strategy) to check if the strategy exists and is correctly configured.
  If the strategy does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code IP11 (Create Maintenance Strategy).
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Ensure that all necessary parameters for the strategy are filled out correctly. This includes defining the maintenance cycles, intervals, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the maintenance strategy. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance strategies for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the maintenance plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IP10: Display Maintenance Strategy
  IP11: Create Maintenance Strategy
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the IP817 error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IP817 error message in SAP.