How To Fix IW058 - Confirm manual change of work center before assigning service type

IW058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Confirm manual change of work center before assigning service type

What causes this issue?

You have entered a new work center for an existing operation.
It is therefore advisable to assign an
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_activity_type>activity type</> because these are
overwritten by the change of work center using a default value.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Confirm the change of work center by printing <PF>ENTER</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW058 - Confirm manual change of work center before assigning service type ?

  The SAP error message IW058 ("Confirm manual change of work center before assigning service type") typically occurs in the context of work order management in SAP, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or service orders. This error indicates that there has been a manual change to the work center associated with the order, and the system requires confirmation of this change before allowing the assignment of a service type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Change of Work Center: The work center for the order has been changed manually, which can affect the assignment of service types.
  Inconsistent Data: The system detects that the work center's characteristics or settings may not align with the service type being assigned.
  Missing Confirmation: The system requires a confirmation step to ensure that the user is aware of the changes made to the work center.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW058 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Confirm the Change:
  
  Navigate to the order in question (e.g., using transaction