How To Fix IP835 - Strategy package & & is being used in the plan by a FunctLocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Strategy package & & is being used in the plan by a FunctLocation

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete <GL:preventive_maintenance_package>maintenance
package</> &V2& from <GL:preventive_maintenance_strategy>maintenance
strategy</> &V1&. This is not possible, as the package is still being
used in operations of <GL:functional_location_task_list>task lists</>
for <GL:functional_location>functional location</> &V3&,
<GL:task_list_group>task list group</> &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the maintenance package is also being used in other
<GL:maintenance_task_list>maintenance task lists</>.
You can only delete a maintenace package when it is no longer allocated
to any operations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP835 - Strategy package & & is being used in the plan by a FunctLocation ?

  The SAP error message IP835 indicates that a strategy package is currently being used in a maintenance plan associated with a functional location. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a strategy package that is actively linked to a maintenance plan.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the strategy package is still in use. In SAP PM (Plant Maintenance), strategy packages are used to define maintenance strategies that can be applied to functional locations or equipment. If a strategy package is linked to a maintenance plan, it cannot be deleted or modified until it is removed from the plan.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Maintenance Plan: 
  
  Use transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) to find the maintenance plan that is using the strategy package.
  You can also use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) if you only want to view the plan.
  
  
  
  Remove the Strategy Package:
  
  Once you have identified the maintenance plan, you need to remove the strategy package from the plan.
  In the maintenance plan, navigate to the strategy section and either change the strategy or remove the reference to the strategy package.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Retry the Action: 
  
  After successfully removing the strategy package from the maintenance plan, you should be able to delete or modify the strategy package without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance planning and strategy packages for a deeper understanding of how they work.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans and strategy packages.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the maintenance plan to ensure that it functions as expected without the strategy package.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP835 error and manage your strategy packages effectively.