How To Fix MPD173 - Maintenance plan creation is in process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Maintenance plan creation is in process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD173 - Maintenance plan creation is in process ?

  The SAP error message MPD173, which states "Maintenance plan creation is in process," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a maintenance plan that is already being processed by another user or session. This can happen in environments where multiple users are working on maintenance plans simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or session is currently creating or modifying the same maintenance plan.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the maintenance plan due to ongoing processing or a previous session that did not complete properly.
  Database Transaction: A database transaction related to the maintenance plan is still active, preventing further changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the maintenance plan, wait for them to complete their task and then try again.
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the maintenance plan. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you may need to contact your system administrator to release it.
  Session Management: Ensure that you do not have multiple sessions open that are trying to access the same maintenance plan.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any errors or issues that might indicate why the maintenance plan is locked.
  Transaction Rollback: If a previous transaction failed and left the maintenance plan in a locked state, you may need to roll back that transaction or resolve any issues that caused it to fail.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan)
  IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan)
  IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan)
  SM12 (Display and Delete Locks)
  SM21 (System Log)
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you are in a multi-user environment, communicate with your team to ensure that no one else is working on the same maintenance plan.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.