How To Fix TU184 - Interval btw. sched. MR date and end MR period must be less than &1 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Interval btw. sched. MR date and end MR period must be less than &1 days

What causes this issue?

This interval specifies the scheduled reading date in the schedule
records. To ensure that the allocation of portion schedule records to
meter reading schedule records is suitable, you must not make this
interval too long. With a period length of &V2& days this interval must
not be longer than &V1&.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU184 - Interval btw. sched. MR date and end MR period must be less than &1 days ?

  The SAP error message TU184 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a maintenance plan in relation to the maintenance order or the maintenance period. Specifically, the error states that the interval between the scheduled maintenance release (MR) date and the end of the maintenance release period must be less than a specified number of days (denoted by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The configuration settings for the maintenance plan or the scheduling parameters may not be set correctly.
  Date Settings: The scheduled maintenance release date is set too close to the end of the maintenance release period, violating the defined interval.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the maintenance plan may not align with the actual dates being used in the scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU184 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Plan Settings:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and review the scheduling settings.
  Ensure that the scheduled MR date is appropriately set and that it allows for the required interval before the end of the MR period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the scheduled MR date is too close to the end of the MR period, adjust the date to ensure that the interval is less than the specified number of days.
  You may need to extend the maintenance release period or adjust the scheduling frequency.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the maintenance planning in the SAP system. Ensure that the parameters for scheduling and intervals are set correctly.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's maintenance planning strategy.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to schedule the maintenance plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on maintenance planning and scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan), and 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 on maintenance planning.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TU184 error and implement a solution to resolve it.