How To Fix IP871 - Reference maintenance plan is not a copy template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Reference maintenance plan is not a copy template

What causes this issue?

You are trying to copy a reference maintenance plan which is not a copy
template.

System Response

The system will cancel processing.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to add the copy function to the reference maintenance plan,
you can do this in transaction <ZK>IP02</> under the top menu
<LS>Maintenance plan </>--> <LS>Functions </>--> <LS>Copy Template
</>--> <LS>Allow</>. If you want to switch off template-based copying,
you can do this in Customizing <ZK>SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
</> --> <ZK>Plant Maintenance and Customer Service</> -->
<ZK>Maintenance Plans, Work Centers, Task Lists and PTRs</> -->
<ZK>Maintenance Plans</> --> <ZK>Configure Special Functions for
Maintenance Planning</> by selecting the <LS>Enable Non-template-based
Copying </>option.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP871 - Reference maintenance plan is not a copy template ?

  The SAP error message IP871 ("Reference maintenance plan is not a copy template") typically occurs when you are trying to create a maintenance plan based on a reference maintenance plan that is not set up as a copy template. This can happen in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you are attempting to create a new maintenance plan using an existing one as a reference.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Reference Maintenance Plan Configuration: The reference maintenance plan you are trying to use does not have the "Copy Template" indicator set. This means it cannot be used as a template for creating new maintenance plans.
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Type: The maintenance plan type of the reference plan may not be compatible with the type of plan you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP871 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Maintenance Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  Enter the reference maintenance plan number and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the "Copy Template" indicator is set. If it is not, you will need to modify the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Set the Copy Template Indicator:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can set the "Copy Template" indicator in the maintenance plan configuration.
  This is usually found in the general data or attributes of the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Create a New Copy Template:
  
  If you cannot modify the existing maintenance plan, consider creating a new maintenance plan that is set as a copy template.
  You can then use this new plan as a reference for creating other maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Reference Plan:
  
  If modifying the existing plan is not an option, you may need to find another maintenance plan that is already set as a copy template and use that as your reference.
  
  
  
  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 plans and their configuration to understand how to set up copy templates properly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IP871 error and successfully create your maintenance plan. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.