How To Fix IW112 - Operation carried out externally: Enter short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Operation carried out externally: Enter short text

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
For this reason you must enter a short text for the operation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a short text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW112 - Operation carried out externally: Enter short text ?

  The SAP error message IW112 ("Operation carried out externally: Enter short text") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders in the SAP system. This message indicates that an operation has been executed externally (outside of the SAP system), and the system requires a short text description to be entered for that operation.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An operation has been marked as completed or executed externally, but the required short text description for that operation has not been provided.
  The system expects a short text to describe the operation for documentation and reporting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW112 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Maintenance Order:
  
  Go to the transaction code IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to access the relevant maintenance order.
  
  
  
  Locate the Operation:
  
  Navigate to the operations tab within the order. Identify the operation that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Enter Short Text:
  
  For the operation in question, enter a short text description in the designated field. This description should summarize the work done or the nature of the operation.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the short text, save the changes to the maintenance order.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Order:
  
  If necessary, recheck the order to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  IW33: Display Maintenance Order
  IW41: Confirm Operation
  IW44: Confirm Order
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that your organization has proper documentation practices in place for maintenance operations, including the requirement for short texts.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Train users on the importance of entering short texts for operations, especially when they are marked as executed externally.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, consider reviewing the configuration settings related to maintenance orders and operations to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW112 error and ensure that all necessary information is captured in your maintenance orders.