Message type: E = Error
Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch
Message number: 165
Message text: Delete WIP batch &1 via the original order
You have created the WIP batch &V1& via the original order. You must
therefore also delete this WIP batch in the original order.
The system does not delete the WIP batch &V1&.
Invoke the original order under <ZK>Production -> Shop Floor Control ->
Confirmation -> Enter -> For Operation -> Time Ticket</> and then delete
the WIP batch &V1&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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The SAP error message COWIPB165, which states "Delete WIP batch &1 via the original order," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with deleting a WIP batch that is linked to a production order or a process order. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: WIP Batch Association: The WIP batch you are trying to delete is associated with a production or process order. SAP requires that WIP batches be deleted through the original order to maintain data integrity. Incomplete or Incorrect Process: The deletion process may not have been followed correctly, or there may be dependencies that prevent the deletion. Status of the Order: The production or process order may be in a status that does not allow for the deletion of WIP batches (e.g., if the order is already completed or closed).
Solution: Delete via
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