How To Fix MPD184 - Maintenance plan creation batch job was created, but job cannot be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Maintenance plan creation batch job was created, but job cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD184 - Maintenance plan creation batch job was created, but job cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message MPD184 indicates that a maintenance plan creation batch job was initiated, but the system is unable to locate the job. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause can help in finding a solution. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The batch job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  Job Deletion: The job might have been deleted or canceled before it could be executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the job management system.
  Job Name Conflicts: There may be conflicts with job names or identifiers, leading to confusion in job tracking.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the batch job. Look for any jobs related to maintenance plan