How To Fix E9196 - Select a technical installation to cancel/change allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Select a technical installation to cancel/change allocation

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a technical installation in the table.

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?

Select a technical installation for which you wish to cancel or change
the allocation to a premise.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9196 - Select a technical installation to cancel/change allocation ?

  The SAP error message E9196, "Select a technical installation to cancel/change allocation," typically occurs in the context of managing technical installations in SAP, particularly when dealing with allocations or changes to those installations. This error indicates that the system requires a specific technical installation to be selected before proceeding with the cancellation or change of an allocation.
  Cause:
  
  No Technical Installation Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a technical installation in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Transaction Context: The user may be in a transaction that requires a technical installation to be specified, but it has not been done.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the technical installations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Technical Installation: Ensure that you have selected a valid technical installation from the list or dropdown menu before attempting to cancel or change the allocation.
  Check Transaction Steps: Review the steps you are following in the transaction to ensure that you are in the correct context where a technical installation is required.
  Authorization Check: If you believe you should have access to the technical installations, check with your SAP administrator to ensure that you have the necessary authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for selecting a technical installation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to technical installations, such as IW38 (Change PM Orders), IW39 (Display PM Orders), or others related to Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly select technical installations in the relevant transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or technical team for further investigation.