How To Fix MPLAN554 - A function of this BF is restricted in a distributed system landscape

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 554

• Message text: A function of this BF is restricted in a distributed system landscape

What causes this issue?

You want to activate business function <ZK>Enterprise Asset Management
Part 6</> (LOG_EAM_CI_6) in your system and you have already activated
the enhancement <ZK>Defense Forces <(>&<)> Public Security</>. By
activating the business function, you have the new option of defining
call horizons in maintenance plans and maintenance strategies in days or
working days. However, this function is not possible in a distributed
system landscape.

System Response

If you have activated the distribution scenario for Plant Maintenance in
Customizing for <ZK>Defense Forces <(>&<)> Public Security</> under <ZK>
Distributed System Landscape</> --> <ZK>Setting Options for Distribution
</>, you can only define the call horizon in maintenance strategies and
maintenance plans in percent.
<ZH>Note:</>
If you have already defined call horizons in days or working days, you
can then no longer activate the distributed system landscape with
parameter PM_DISTR_ACTIVE. To be able to do so, you would have to first
change the call horizon calculation from days/working days to percent in
each and every maintenance strategy and maintenance plan.

How to fix this error?

The function for calculating the call horizon in days or working days is
not available in a distributed system landscape.
If you want to define the call horizon in days or working days,
deactivate the distribution scenario for Plant Maintenance in Custom
izing for <ZK>Defense Forces and Public Security</>.
If you want to work in a distributed system landscape, activate this
<ZH>before</> any call horizons in maintenance plans or maintenance
strategies are defined in days or working days.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN554 - A function of this BF is restricted in a distributed system landscape ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN554 indicates that a function of a Business Function (BF) is restricted in a distributed system landscape. This typically occurs in environments where SAP systems are set up in a distributed manner, such as when using multiple instances or systems that are part of a larger landscape (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, and Production systems).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Business Function Activation: The specific business function that you are trying to use is not activated in the system where the error occurs. In a distributed landscape, certain business functions may need to be activated in all relevant systems.
  System Configuration: The configuration of the systems may not be aligned, leading to restrictions on certain functionalities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function in the distributed system.
  Technical Restrictions: Some functions may be inherently restricted in distributed environments due to technical limitations or design.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPLAN554 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Function Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code SFW5 (Business Function Activation).
  Verify if the required business function is activated in the system where the error occurs. If it is not activated, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Align System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration across all systems in the landscape is consistent. This may involve checking settings in the Development system and ensuring they are transported to the Quality and Production systems.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the function. You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific business function you are trying to use. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address MPLAN554 or related issues. You can use the SAP ONE Support Launchpad for this.
  System Landscape: Understanding the architecture of your SAP landscape (e.g., whether it is a Central Finance setup, S/4HANA, etc.) can help in diagnosing the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on business functions and their activation in distributed systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MPLAN554 error and implement a solution to resolve it.