How To Fix IW016 - You have not entered a confirmation text

IW016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You have not entered a confirmation text

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a confirmation text for cancellation.

System Response

The system terminates the cancellation.

How to fix this error?

Enter a text.

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.

IW016 - Details

• The SAP error message IW016, which states "You have not entered a confirmation text," typically occurs in the context of confirming work orders or maintenance orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a confirmation text to be entered before the confirmation can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the confirmation text field is mandatory in the confirmation screen for the work order or maintenance order. If the user attempts to save the confirmation without filling in this required field, the system will generate the IW016 error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Confirmation Screen: Navigate to the confirmation screen for the relevant work order or maintenance order.
  
  
  Enter Confirmation Text: Locate the confirmation text field (often labeled as "Confirmation Text" or similar) and enter the required text. This text typically describes the work completed, any issues encountered, or other relevant