How To Fix IP438 - No order number was read

IP438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 438

• Message text: No order number was read

What causes this issue?

Program error

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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IP438 - Details

• The SAP error message IP438 "No order number was read" typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance processes when the system expects an order number to be provided but does not find one. This can happen in various transactions, such as when trying to create or process a maintenance order, production order, or similar activities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Order Number: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not enter an order number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for the context, leading to the system not recognizing any order number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the order number.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or formatting issues in the order number field.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the order types or the system settings that prevent the order