How To Fix MPLAN235 - Invalid activity & -> maintenance item is ignored

MPLAN235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Invalid activity & -> maintenance item is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN235 - Invalid activity & -> maintenance item is ignored ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN235 indicates that there is an invalid activity associated with a maintenance item, which causes the system to ignore that maintenance item. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type assigned to the maintenance item may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like work centers, activity types, or cost centers) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the maintenance planning may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the activity.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the maintenance item, such as incorrect dates or statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPLAN235 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code