Message type: E = Error
Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance
Message number: 842
Message text: Maintenance strategy of maintenance plan and item do not match
The selected maintenance item cannot be assigned to the maintenance
plan as it has a different maintenance strategy to that of the
maintenance plan.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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IP842
- Maintenance strategy of maintenance plan and item do not match ?The SAP error message IP842 indicates that there is a mismatch between the maintenance strategy defined for a maintenance plan and the maintenance item associated with it. This error typically arises when the maintenance plan and its items are not aligned in terms of their maintenance strategies, which can lead to issues in scheduling and executing maintenance tasks.
Cause: Mismatch in Maintenance Strategy: The maintenance plan may have a different maintenance strategy than the maintenance item. For example, if the maintenance plan is set to a strategy that requires a certain frequency or type of maintenance, but the item is set to a different strategy, this error will occur. Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance strategy may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies. Changes in Strategy: If the maintenance strategy was changed after the maintenance plan and items were created, this could lead to a mismatch.
Solution: Check Maintenance Plan and Item: Go to the
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