How To Fix PHIN620 - Copy ref. object contains inactive MPs that are used for creation of MP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Copy ref. object contains inactive MPs that are used for creation of MP

What causes this issue?

You have selected a technical object for which you want to create one or
more new maintenance plans.
However, the displayed list of maintenance plans for the copy reference
objects also contains inactive maintenance plans.

System Response

The system displays two lists of maintenance plans (Maintenance Plans
for Objects, and Maintenance Plans for Copy Reference Object) and their
active status.
The inactive maintenance plans for the copy reference object will also
be used to create the new maintenance plans for the technical object.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN620 - Copy ref. object contains inactive MPs that are used for creation of MP ?

  The SAP error message PHIN620 indicates that there are inactive maintenance plans (MPs) that are being referenced in the creation of a new maintenance plan. This situation typically arises when you attempt to copy an existing maintenance plan that includes references to other maintenance plans that are not active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Maintenance Plans: The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance plan you are trying to copy references other maintenance plans that are currently inactive. Inactive maintenance plans cannot be used in the creation of new plans.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which means that it will not allow the use of inactive objects in processes that require active objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN620 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate the Inactive Maintenance Plans:
  
  Identify the inactive maintenance plans that are being referenced.
  Activate these maintenance plans if they are still relevant and needed for your operations.
  You can activate a maintenance plan by navigating to the relevant transaction (usually IP02 for changing maintenance plans) and setting the status to active.
  
  
  
  Modify the Copy Process:
  
  If the inactive maintenance plans are not needed, consider modifying the copy process to exclude references to these inactive plans.
  You may need to create a new maintenance plan from scratch or copy from a different active maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the dependencies and relationships between maintenance plans to ensure that you are not inadvertently referencing inactive plans in your new maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing maintenance plans and understanding the implications of active/inactive statuses.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate maintenance plans and make changes to them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PHIN620 error and successfully create or copy your maintenance plan.