Message type: E = Error
Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages
Message number: 155
Message text: Direction cannot be changed when modifying control record
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EA155
- Direction cannot be changed when modifying control record ?The SAP error message EA155 ("Direction cannot be changed when modifying control record") typically occurs in the context of controlling or managing production orders, particularly when dealing with the control record of a production order in SAP.
Cause: This error arises when there is an attempt to change the direction of a production order (for example, from "forward" to "backward" or vice versa) while modifying the control record of that order. The control record contains important information about the order's processing, and changing the direction is not allowed once the order has been created and is in a certain status.
Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Check Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows modifications. If the order is already released or in process, you may need to set it back to a status that allows changes (e.g., "Created" or "Not Released"). Review Direction Settings: If you
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