Here are some additional possibilities to consider:
Maintenance Plan Generation: Check how the maintenance plan was generated in SAP. If it is a dynamic plan based on equipment conditions or usage, it may lead to variations in the plan dates compared to static plans.
Maintenance Plan Priority: SAP allows you to assign priorities to maintenance plans. If other high-priority plans or work orders are taking precedence, it could delay the execution of the current maintenance plan.
Maintenance Plan Strategy: Different maintenance plan strategies (e.g., time-based, usage-based, condition-based) can have different triggers and scheduling mechanisms, which may cause variations in the plan dates.
Backlog of Orders: If there is a backlog of maintenance orders or work requests in the system, it could affect the scheduling of the current maintenance plan.
Dependencies on Materials or Spare Parts: If the maintenance plan is dependent on specific materials or spare parts, delays in the procurement or availability of these items could impact the execution dates.
Maintenance Plan Constraints: Check if there are any constraints or restrictions set in the maintenance plan that could affect the scheduling.