How To Fix MPD026 - There are links to maintenance plans that do not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 026

• Message text: There are links to maintenance plans that do not exist in the database

What causes this issue?

There are object links to maintenance plans that do not exist in the
database. The maintenance plans have probably been archived or deleted.

System Response

The system will not list these maintenance plans.

How to fix this error?

As the maintenance plans do not exist, we recommend that you delete the
links pointing to them. The links will be deleted when you save the
document. To keep the links, leave the transaction without saving the
document.

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 MPD026 - There are links to maintenance plans that do not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message MPD026 indicates that there are links to maintenance plans that do not exist in the database. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans, task lists, or maintenance items.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Maintenance Plans: The maintenance plans that were previously linked to certain objects (like equipment or functional locations) have been deleted from the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to data migration, system upgrades, or manual data manipulation.
  Transport Issues: If the system has undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that some maintenance plans were not transported correctly or are missing in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues or errors in the way maintenance plans are set up or linked to other objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Missing Maintenance Plans:
  
  Use transaction codes like IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) to check for the existence of the maintenance plans that are reported as missing.
  You can also run reports or queries to identify which maintenance plans are linked to the objects in question.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update Links:
  
  If the maintenance plans are indeed missing and cannot be restored, you may need to remove the links to these non-existent maintenance plans from the relevant objects (e.g., equipment or functional locations).
  This can be done using transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  
  
  
  Restore Missing Maintenance Plans:
  
  If the maintenance plans were deleted by mistake, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction SARA to check for any inconsistencies in the database that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade or Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a system upgrade or migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01, IP02, IP03, IE01, IE02, IL01, IL02, and SARA.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintenance planning and management.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD026 error and ensure that your maintenance planning data is consistent and accurate.