How To Fix IW131 - No execution factor can be maintained for operation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No execution factor can be maintained for operation &

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain the execution factor for the
<GL:operation>operation</>.
This is not possible, because the indicator <LS>Fixed operation
quantity</> was set.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

During transfer of the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_task_list>maintenance tasklist</> to the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>order</>, you cannot maintain the execution
factor if the indicator <LS>Fixed operation quantity</> is set.
If you reset the indicator <LS>Fixed operation quantity</> in the PM
order in one of the operation detail screens, you can use
execution factor for the operation again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW131 - No execution factor can be maintained for operation & ?

  The SAP error message IW131 ("No execution factor can be maintained for operation &") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when there is an issue with the operation data. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid execution factor for the specified operation, which is necessary for scheduling or processing the order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Execution Factor: The operation in the order does not have an execution factor defined. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete configuration.
  Incorrect Operation Type: The operation type may not support execution factors, or it may be incorrectly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the operation or the work center.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow execution factors for the specific operation type or work center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operation Data:
  
  Go to the order in transaction IW32 (Change Order) and check the operation details.
  Ensure that the execution factor is defined for the operation. If it is missing, you may need to enter it.
  
  
  
  Review Operation Type:
  
  Verify that the operation type used in the order supports execution factors. You can check this in the configuration settings for operation types (transaction OPL8).
  
  
  
  Check Work Center Settings:
  
  Ensure that the work center associated with the operation is correctly configured. Check the work center settings in transaction CR01 or CR02 to ensure that it allows for execution factors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the relevant modules (like PM or PP) to ensure that execution factors are enabled for the operations you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how execution factors are managed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW32: Change Order
  IW31: Create Order
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  OPL8: Operation Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on work order management and execution factors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW131 error and implement a solution to resolve it.