How To Fix DIWP1162 - Order &1 is MEB-controlled and assigned revision &2 &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Order &1 is MEB-controlled and assigned revision &2 &3 is not released

What causes this issue?

The order has the system status MEB-controlled (MEBS) and is controlled
by the Maintenance Event Builder.
The assigned revision has not been released yet.

System Response

The order cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

The assigned revision must be released first, and then the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1162 - Order &1 is MEB-controlled and assigned revision &2 &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1162 indicates that a specific order (denoted by &1) is MEB-controlled (Material Execution Batch-controlled) and is assigned a revision (denoted by &2) that has not been released (denoted by &3). This error typically arises in the context of production orders, batch management, or material management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  MEB Control: The order is set to be managed under Material Execution Batch (MEB) control, which means it requires specific revisions to be released before it can be processed.
  Revision Not Released: The revision associated with the order has not been released, which prevents any operations from being performed on that order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for MEB-controlled orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Revision: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as C223 for changing the revision or C202 for releasing the revision).
  Check the status of the revision assigned to the order and release it if it is not already released.
  
  
  
  Check Order Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the order to ensure that it is correctly configured for MEB control.
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for the order are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to MEB control and revisions to understand the specific requirements and processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to release the revision has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MEB Control: This is a feature in SAP that allows for better management of materials and batches, particularly in industries where traceability and compliance are critical.
  Revisions: In SAP, revisions are used to manage changes in product specifications or production processes. Each revision must be released before it can be used in production.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223, C202, and others that may be used to manage revisions and orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DIWP1162 error and proceed with your order processing in SAP.