How To Fix IW104 - Please enter valid control key

IW104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Please enter valid control key

What causes this issue?

You entered a <GL:control_key>control key</> which does not exist in the
system.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid control key.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW104 - Please enter valid control key ?

  The SAP error message IW104 ("Please enter valid control key") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying maintenance orders or work orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the control key entered is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Control Key: The control key entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the control key.
  
  Configuration Issues: The control key may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The control key may not be assigned to the relevant order type or may not be linked to the appropriate work center or task list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Control Key: Verify that the control key you are entering is correct. You can do this by checking the list of valid control keys in the system.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for control keys (Transaction code: OPL8)