How To Fix IW598 - &3 &1 were not completed; no maintainance plan confirmation takes place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 598

• Message text: &3 &1 were not completed; no maintainance plan confirmation takes place

What causes this issue?

You tried to complete an order or a notification that was generated
through a maintenance plan.

System Response

The notification or order was not completed, because the confirmation
date is before the entry date.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, complete the order or notification with the correct
confirmation date in individual processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW598 - &3 &1 were not completed; no maintainance plan confirmation takes place ?

  The SAP error message IW598 indicates that a maintenance plan confirmation could not be completed for a specific maintenance plan. The message typically includes placeholders for specific identifiers, such as the maintenance plan number and the order number.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The maintenance plan or the associated maintenance order may have missing or incomplete data that prevents the confirmation from being processed.
  
  
  Status Issues: The maintenance order or plan may be in a status that does not allow for confirmation (e.g., if it is already completed or closed).
  
  
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts or issues with the planned dates that prevent the confirmation from being executed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW598 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan and Order Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the maintenance plan and order are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is active and has valid scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Status:
  
  Check the status of the maintenance order. If it is in a status that does not allow confirmation (e.g., TECO, CLSD), you may need to change the status or create a new order.
  
  
  
  Check Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the planned dates and times are valid and do not conflict with other scheduled activities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user attempting to perform the confirmation has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Messages:
  
  Review any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IP10 (Maintain Plan) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for maintenance planning and order management for more detailed guidance on handling maintenance plans and confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the IW598 error message.