How To Fix /ISDFPS/UPS_ASSET018 - Enter a maintenance plan or a maintenance item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/UPS_ASSET -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a maintenance plan or a maintenance item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/UPS_ASSET018 - Enter a maintenance plan or a maintenance item ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/UPS_ASSET018 indicates that a maintenance plan or a maintenance item is required but has not been provided in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of asset management or maintenance processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maintenance Plan/Item: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a maintenance plan or maintenance item to be specified, but it is either missing or not correctly linked to the asset or operation you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the maintenance plan or item from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a data entry error where the maintenance plan or item was not entered correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan/Item:
  
  Ensure that a valid maintenance plan or maintenance item is created and assigned to the asset or operation you are working with.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., IP01 for creating maintenance plans) and verify that the maintenance plan/item exists.
  
  
  
  Assign Maintenance Plan/Item:
  
  If the maintenance plan or item is missing, you may need to create a new one or assign an existing one to the asset.
  Use transaction codes like IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that maintenance plans and items are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect there are issues with the setup.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data entry fields to ensure that all required information is filled out correctly.
  Look for any mandatory fields that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the maintenance planning module and the requirements for entering maintenance plans/items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify maintenance plans and items.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management.