IW117 - Operation carried out externally: Enter material group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Operation carried out externally: Enter material group

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'FREMDVORGANG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
For this reason you have to enter a <GL:material_group>material group</>
for this operation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a material group.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW117 - Operation carried out externally: Enter material group ?

  The SAP error message IW117 ("Operation carried out externally: Enter material group") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when the system expects a material group to be specified, but it is missing. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or modifying a maintenance order, where materials are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Group: The most common cause of this error is that the material group field is not filled in the order or the associated material master record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a material group to be specified for certain operations or materials.
  External Processing: The error indicates that the operation is being carried out externally, which may mean that the order is being processed in a way that requires additional information that is not present.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Material Group: 
  
  Navigate to the maintenance order or work order where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "Material Group" and enter the appropriate value. This may require knowledge of the material groups defined in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  If the order is linked to a specific material, check the material master record to ensure that the material group is defined there. If it is missing, you may need to update the material master with the correct material group.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to maintenance orders and material management to ensure that the requirements for material groups are correctly set up.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant if you are unsure about the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to the specific transaction you are working with. This may provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the order or material master. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to errors when trying to enter required information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to navigate through the order management process.
  Material Groups: Understand the concept of material groups in SAP, which are used to categorize materials for reporting and procurement purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific bugs or enhancements that may affect your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.