How To Fix MPLAN015 - Maintenance item &1 does not exist in maintenance plan template &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Maintenance item &1 does not exist in maintenance plan template &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN015 - Maintenance item &1 does not exist in maintenance plan template &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN015 indicates that a maintenance item specified in a maintenance plan template does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a maintenance plan or when executing a maintenance order.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Maintenance Item: The maintenance item referenced in the maintenance plan template is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Maintenance Plan Template: The maintenance plan template being used may not be correctly set up or may have been deleted or modified.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the maintenance item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Item: Verify that the maintenance item specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IL03 for viewing maintenance items) and checking if the item is present.
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Template: Ensure that the maintenance plan template is correctly configured and that it references valid maintenance items. You can check this in transaction IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan) or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan).
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Maintenance Item: If the maintenance item does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction IL01 (Create Maintenance Item) or adjust the existing maintenance plan template to reference a valid maintenance item.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance item and the maintenance plan template. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Maintenance Item
  IL02: Change Maintenance Item
  IL03: Display Maintenance Item
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for MPLAN015 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on maintenance planning and maintenance items for further understanding of how these components interact.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.