How To Fix IW103 - System: Header operation flag does not exist (program error)

IW103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 103

• Message text: System: Header operation flag does not exist (program error)

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FEHLER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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?

INCLUDE 'INFO-SAP' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW103 - System: Header operation flag does not exist (program error) ?

  The SAP error message IW103 ("System: Header operation flag does not exist (program error)") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or notifications. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a required flag or status for the header operation of a maintenance order, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing or corrupted entries related to the maintenance order or its operations.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing conflicts or errors in the standard program logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the PM module can lead to this error, especially if the operation flags are not properly defined.
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP program code that handles the maintenance order processing.
  
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