How To Fix EEWMHIK149 - Order &1 cannot be closed because it has not been released.

EEWMHIK149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMHIK - IS-U: Inspections

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Order &1 cannot be closed because it has not been released.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMHIK149 - Order &1 cannot be closed because it has not been released. ?

  The SAP error message EEWMHIK149 indicates that a specific order (denoted by &1) cannot be closed because it has not been released. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other types of work orders within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the order in question has not been released. In SAP, orders must go through various statuses, and one of the key statuses is the "Released" status. If an order is still in a "Created" or "Planned" status, it cannot be closed. This is a safeguard to ensure that all necessary actions (like confirmations, goods movements, etc.) are completed before the order is finalized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to release the order before attempting to close it. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check the Order Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or IW32 (Change Maintenance Order)