How To Fix EAM_ODATA_ORDER018 - Order with suboperations cannot be opened in other apps; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_ODATA_ORDER - Maintenance Order-related Messages for SAP Fiori Apps

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Order with suboperations cannot be opened in other apps; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are working on a maintenance order and want to assign one or more
suboperations to an order operation. However, if you assign a
suboperation, you can no longer process this maintenance order in the
<ZK>Report and Repair Malfunction</> app.

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?

If you want to still be able to process this maintenance order using the
<ZK>Report and Repair Malfunction</> app, do not assign any
suboperations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_ODATA_ORDER018 - Order with suboperations cannot be opened in other apps; see long text ?

  The SAP error message EAM_ODATA_ORDER018 typically indicates that you are trying to open an order that has suboperations in a different application, but the system does not allow this due to the structure of the order. This is a common scenario in SAP when dealing with maintenance orders or production orders that have been defined with suboperations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The order you are trying to access has suboperations, which means it is a complex order structure.
  The application you are using does not support the opening of orders with suboperations.
  The system is designed to prevent modifications or viewing of such orders in applications that are not equipped to handle them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Use the Correct Application: Ensure that you are using an application that supports orders with suboperations. For example, you may need to use the SAP GUI or a specific Fiori app designed for handling complex orders.
  
  
  Check Order Structure: Review the order in question to confirm that it indeed has suboperations. You can do this by checking the order details in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Access via Different Transaction: If you need to view or edit the order, try accessing it through the transaction code that is specifically designed for maintenance orders (e.g., IW32 for changing maintenance orders).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific application you are using to understand its limitations regarding order types.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the application should support the order type you are working with, or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify orders with suboperations.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the specific applications and their capabilities regarding order management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and work with the orders as needed.