How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_CUS124 - No maintenance plan and thus no maintenance plan category exists

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_CUS -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: No maintenance plan and thus no maintenance plan category exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_CUS124 - No maintenance plan and thus no maintenance plan category exists ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_CUS124 No maintenance plan and thus no maintenance plan category exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Management or Plant Maintenance modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a maintenance plan associated with the operation or task you are trying to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maintenance Plan: The primary cause of this error is that there is no maintenance plan defined for the equipment or functional location you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance plan may not be properly configured or linked to the relevant maintenance items.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to maintenance plans, such as missing entries in the maintenance plan category.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the maintenance plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Maintenance Plan:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Ensure that you create a maintenance plan for the relevant equipment or functional location.
  Assign the appropriate maintenance plan category.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Maintenance Plans:
  
  Use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to check if a maintenance plan exists for the equipment or functional location.
  If it exists, verify that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Maintenance Plan to Equipment:
  
  If the maintenance plan exists but is not assigned to the equipment, you can do this through the equipment master record (transaction code IE02).
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is linked to the correct equipment or functional location.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Categories:
  
  Check if the maintenance plan category is defined in the system. You can do this through the configuration settings in SPRO.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Maintenance Plans > Define Maintenance Plan Categories.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage maintenance plans. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01, IP02, IP03: For creating, changing, and displaying maintenance plans.
  IE02: For changing equipment master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance Processing > Maintenance Plans > Define Maintenance Plan Categories.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on maintenance plans and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary maintenance plans are in place for your operations. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.