How To Fix MPLAN104 - Last changed By not allowed for newly created maintenance plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Last changed By not allowed for newly created maintenance plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN104 - Last changed By not allowed for newly created maintenance plan ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN104 ("Last changed By not allowed for newly created maintenance plan") typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify the "Last changed by" field in a newly created maintenance plan. This error is related to the way SAP handles the creation and modification of maintenance plans in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to manually change the "Last changed by" field in a maintenance plan that has just been created.
  The system does not allow changes to certain fields for newly created records to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPLAN104 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Avoid Manual Changes: Do not attempt to manually change the "Last changed by" field for newly created maintenance plans. This field is automatically populated by the system based on the user who created or last modified the maintenance plan.
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the