How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_PM059 - Long text for maintenance plan &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_PM -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Long text for maintenance plan &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM059 - Long text for maintenance plan &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM059 indicates that the long text for a maintenance plan could not be determined. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Maintenance Planning, where the system is unable to retrieve or display the long text associated with a specific maintenance plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the maintenance plan may not have been created or saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the maintenance plan.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to retrieve long texts for maintenance plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Creation:
  
  Navigate to the maintenance plan in question and check if the long text has been created. You can do this by going to the maintenance plan details and looking for the long text section.
  If it is missing, create the long text by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., IP01 for creating maintenance plans).
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view long texts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the maintenance plan data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database table entries related to maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that long texts are enabled for maintenance plans. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is responsible for retrieving the long text. This may require the assistance of an ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP01 - Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02 - Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03 - Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  EQUI - Equipment Master Data
  IFLOT - Functional Location Master Data
  T399S - Maintenance Plan Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance plans and long text handling.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.