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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 code IW32 for change order).
  Check the work center field to see if it has been changed.
  Confirm the change by clicking on the appropriate confirmation button or option in the interface.
  
  
  
  Review Work Center Settings:
  
  Ensure that the work center is correctly configured and that it is compatible with the service type you are trying to assign.
  Check the work center's parameters, such as capacity, cost center, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Reassign Service Type:
  
  After confirming the work center change, attempt to assign the service type again.
  If the error persists, double-check the compatibility of the service type with the work center.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to work centers and service types for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order).
  Work Center Configuration: Understand how to configure work centers in SAP (transaction code CR01 for creating a work center).
  Service Types: Review how service types are defined and assigned in SAP, including any dependencies on work centers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW058 error and proceed with your work order management tasks in SAP.