How To Fix IW011 - Creating an order with order type & is not allowed

IW011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Creating an order with order type & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered the <DS:GLOS.order_type>order type</> &v1&. This order
type is intended for RMA processing.

System Response

The system only allows this order type for <DS:GLOS.sales_order>sales
orders</> in Sales and Distribution (component <LS>SD</>).

How to fix this error?

Choose another order type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW011 - Details

• The SAP error message IW011 indicates that the creation of an order with a specific order type is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance orders, production orders, or other order types within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include settings that restrict the creation of orders under certain conditions.
  Status of the Order Type: The order type might be set to inactive or restricted for certain users or roles.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the order may not have the necessary authorizations to create orders of that type.
  Plant or Company Code Restrictions: The order type may not be allowed for the specific plant or company code being used.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or parameters that prevent the