How To Fix IW106 - Operation carried out externally: Enter price unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Operation carried out externally: Enter price unit

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
For this reason you must enter a <GL:price_unit>price unit</> for the
operation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a price unit.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW106 - Operation carried out externally: Enter price unit ?

  The SAP error message IW106 ("Operation carried out externally: Enter price unit") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or service orders when there is an issue with the pricing or quantity information related to the order. This error indicates that the system expects a price unit to be entered for a particular operation, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the price unit for the operation has not been specified. The price unit is necessary for calculating costs associated with the operation.
  External Processing: The error may also arise if the operation is marked as being processed externally, and the system requires additional information (like the price unit) that has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for the operation, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Price Unit: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant maintenance or service order.
  Go to the operation details where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that the price unit is entered correctly. This is usually a numeric value that indicates how many units are being charged per operation (e.g., hours, pieces).
  
  
  
  Check External Processing Settings:
  
  If the operation is marked for external processing, verify that all necessary details are filled out, including the price unit.
  Ensure that the external service provider has been correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to maintenance orders and pricing. Ensure that the settings for price units are correctly defined.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team if you suspect that there are issues with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance orders and pricing to ensure that all required fields are being filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly enter and manage order details, including price units.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order) to access and modify the order details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing price unit and ensuring that all necessary information is provided, you should be able to resolve the IW106 error.