How To Fix MPD078 - Maintenance plan not started, but a batch job was planned for it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Maintenance plan not started, but a batch job was planned for it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD078 - Maintenance plan not started, but a batch job was planned for it ?

  The SAP error message MPD078 indicates that a maintenance plan has not been started, but a batch job was planned for it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when there is an issue with the scheduling or execution of maintenance plans.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The maintenance plan may not be properly configured, leading to issues in scheduling.
  Batch Job Issues: The batch job that is supposed to execute the maintenance plan may not be set up correctly or may have failed.
  Status of Maintenance Plan: The maintenance plan might be in a status that does not allow it to be executed (e.g., it could be inactive).
  Scheduling Parameters: There may be issues with the scheduling parameters or the frequency settings of the maintenance plan.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the batch job may not have the necessary authorizations to start the maintenance plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration:
  
  Verify that the maintenance plan is correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the scheduling parameters (like frequency, start date, etc.) are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Job Setup:
  
  Check the batch job that is supposed to execute the maintenance plan. Ensure it is correctly defined and scheduled.
  Look for any error messages or logs related to the batch job that might indicate why it did not execute.
  
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Status:
  
  Ensure that the maintenance plan is in an active status and is not set to "inactive" or "completed."
  
  
  
  Review Scheduling Parameters:
  
  Check the scheduling parameters of the maintenance plan to ensure they are set correctly and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the maintenance plan and the associated batch job.
  
  
  
  Manual Execution:
  
  If the batch job fails to start the maintenance plan, try executing the maintenance plan manually to see if it works without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  Batch Job Monitoring: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor batch jobs and check their status.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MPD078 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.