How To Fix IW142 - Fixed operation quantity indicator for operation & cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Fixed operation quantity indicator for operation & cannot be set

What causes this issue?

You want to set the indicator <LS>fixed operation amount</> in the
operation, but you have already entered an execution factor for the
operation.
In the operation you can only either set the indicator <LS>fixed
operation amount</> or use the execution factor.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

If you want to set the indicator <LS>fixed operation amount</> in the
operation, you must first reset the execution factor to <ZH>1</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW142 - Fixed operation quantity indicator for operation & cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message IW142 indicates that there is an issue with the fixed operation quantity indicator for a specific operation in a maintenance order or production order. This error typically arises when you attempt to set or change the fixed operation quantity indicator for an operation that does not allow it due to certain conditions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Operation Type: The operation type may not support the fixed quantity indicator. Certain operation types are designed for variable quantities and do not allow for fixed quantities.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not permit changes to the operation settings. For example, if the order is already released or completed, modifications may be restricted.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the fixed quantity indicator to be set for the specific operation.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other operations or components that prevent