How To Fix MPLAN522 - Maintenance plan &1 is time dependent; do not enter counter readings

MPLAN522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Maintenance plan &1 is time dependent; do not enter counter readings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN522 - Maintenance plan &1 is time dependent; do not enter counter readings ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN522 indicates that you are trying to enter counter readings for a maintenance plan that is defined as time-dependent. In SAP, maintenance plans can be categorized as either time-dependent or performance-based (counter-based). When a maintenance plan is set to be time-dependent, it means that the scheduling of maintenance tasks is based on time intervals rather than counter readings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The maintenance plan you are working with is configured to use time-based scheduling.
  You are attempting to enter counter readings, which is not allowed for time-dependent maintenance plans.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a couple of options:
  
  
  Do Not Enter Counter Readings: If the maintenance plan is indeed time-dependent, you should not enter any counter readings. Instead, focus on the time intervals defined in the maintenance plan.
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Configuration: If you believe that the maintenance plan should allow counter readings, you may need to check the configuration