How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS138 - Minimum period (&1 years) not reached on effective date (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Minimum period (&1 years) not reached on effective date (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS138 - Minimum period (&1 years) not reached on effective date (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS138 indicates that a minimum period requirement has not been met for a specific effective date in the context of a maintenance plan or similar functionality. This error typically arises in the context of preventive maintenance planning, where certain configurations or settings require a minimum duration to be satisfied before a maintenance task can be executed or scheduled.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The effective date for a maintenance plan or task is set to a date that does not meet the minimum period requirement specified in the system.
  The configuration settings for the maintenance plan may have a defined minimum period (in years) that must be adhered to, and the current effective date does not satisfy this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Effective Date: Review the effective date you have set for the maintenance plan or task. Ensure that it is adjusted to meet the minimum period requirement.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the maintenance plan in SAP.
  Check the minimum period settings and understand the requirements. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for Plant Maintenance (PM) under the relevant maintenance planning configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Maintenance Plan: If necessary, modify the maintenance plan to either:
  
  Change the effective date to a date that meets the minimum period requirement.
  Adjust the minimum period settings if it is appropriate and permissible within your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration settings related to maintenance plans.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), or IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to manage maintenance plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to maintenance plans and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your maintenance planning aligns with the required configurations.