How To Fix EAM_WF205 - The order is already technically completed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_WF - Messages for EAM Workflow

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The order is already technically completed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_WF205 - The order is already technically completed. ?

  The SAP error message EAM_WF205: The order is already technically completed typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) when you attempt to perform an action on a maintenance order that has already been marked as technically completed. This means that the order has been finalized in terms of its processing, and no further changes or actions can be taken on it.
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The maintenance order has been set to a status that indicates it is technically completed (e.g., status TECO - Technically Completed).
  Workflow Process: The workflow or process you are trying to execute is not allowed on orders that are already completed.
  User Action: A user may have inadvertently tried to change or update the order after it has been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in question. If it is indeed marked as technically completed, you will not be able to perform certain actions.
  Reopen the Order: If you need to make changes to the order, you may need to change its status back to a modifiable state (e.g., from TECO to REL - Released). This can typically be done using transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW8A (Change Order Status).
  
  Note: Reopening a technically completed order may require appropriate authorizations and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Review Workflow: If the error occurs during a workflow process, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it correctly handles orders that are in different statuses.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific procedures related to your version of SAP and your organization's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW31: Create Order
  IW32: Change Order
  IW33: Display Order
  IW8A: Change Order Status
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the order.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on SAP EAM/PM processes to better understand order management and status handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.