How To Fix MPD072 - MPD maintenance plan header data is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: MPD maintenance plan header data is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD072 - MPD maintenance plan header data is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message MPD072 indicates that the maintenance plan header data is marked for deletion. This typically occurs when a maintenance plan has been flagged for deletion in the system, which prevents any further processing or modifications to that maintenance plan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The maintenance plan has been marked for deletion, either intentionally by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that lead to the maintenance plan being flagged.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the maintenance plan, leading to the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question using transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Check if the deletion flag is set. If it is, you can remove the deletion flag if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Restore the Maintenance Plan:
  
  If the maintenance plan