How To Fix IG238 - Issue/withdrawal of a permit is only possible for an order

IG238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IG - Permits (Maintenance of Master Data, Classification)

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Issue/withdrawal of a permit is only possible for an order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IG238 - Issue/withdrawal of a permit is only possible for an order ?

  The SAP error message IG238, which states "Issue/withdrawal of a permit is only possible for an order," typically occurs in the context of managing permits related to production orders or maintenance orders in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of order (usually a production or maintenance order) to be associated with the permit transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Context: The operation you are trying to perform (issuing or withdrawing a permit) is being attempted outside the context of a valid order. This could happen if you are trying to issue a permit for a general task or activity that is not linked to a specific order.
  Missing Order Reference: The system may not have a valid order reference associated with the permit you are trying to manage.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict permit management to specific types