How To Fix IW105 - Operation carried out externally: Enter purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Operation carried out externally: Enter purchasing organization

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
For this reason you must enter a
<GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</> for the operation

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a purchasing organization
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW105 - Operation carried out externally: Enter purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message IW105 ("Operation carried out externally: Enter purchasing organization") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or service orders when the system expects a purchasing organization to be specified, but it is missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a maintenance order that involves external procurement of materials or services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization field is not filled in the order or is not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the order type may not be set up to allow for external procurement.
  Master Data Issues: The material or service master data may not be correctly linked to a purchasing organization.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Purchasing Organization: 
  
  Navigate to the maintenance order or service order where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the purchasing organization and enter the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the order type is configured to allow for external procurement. This can be checked in the configuration settings under the relevant order type in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Verify that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the relevant plant and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material or service master data to ensure that it is correctly linked to a purchasing organization.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the purchasing organization in the order. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and any specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order) to work with maintenance orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW105 error and successfully enter the required purchasing organization in your maintenance or service order.