How To Fix MPLAN106 - User name & for last changer of maintenance plan header is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 106

• Message text: User name & for last changer of maintenance plan header is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN106 - User name & for last changer of maintenance plan header is invalid ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN106 indicates that there is an issue with the user name associated with the last changer of a maintenance plan header. This typically occurs when the user ID that was last used to modify the maintenance plan is no longer valid in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID that was recorded as the last changer of the maintenance plan may have been deleted or deactivated in the SAP system.
  User Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the user master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Transport Issues: If the maintenance plan was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the user ID may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User ID: Verify if the user ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user details.
  Update Last Changer: If the user ID is invalid, you may need to update the last changer field in the maintenance plan header. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the maintenance plan in transaction code IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Making a minor change (e.g., changing a description) and saving it, which will update the last changer to the current user.
  
  
  User Creation or Reactivation: If the user ID is required for historical reasons, consider reactivating the user or creating a new user with the same ID (if applicable).
  Transport Adjustments: If the issue arose due to a transport, ensure that all necessary user IDs are present in the target system or adjust the transport to avoid such issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  User Management: Regularly review user accounts to ensure that inactive or obsolete accounts are managed properly.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of changes made to maintenance plans, including user changes, to help troubleshoot similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPLAN106 error and ensure that your maintenance plans are functioning correctly.