How To Fix IW147 - Enter a value not equal to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Enter a value not equal to 0

What causes this issue?

You want to give the execution factor the value 0.

System Response

The value 0 is not authorized as an execution factor.

How to fix this error?

If you want to deactivate an operation in an order, there are
several possibilities:
1. Delete the operation.
2. Select the control key which excludes the operation of order
functions such as scheduling, capacity reqirements planning and costing.
3. Set values for work, duration or number to 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW147 - Enter a value not equal to 0 ?

  The SAP error message IW147 ("Enter a value not equal to 0") typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders when a user attempts to enter a value of zero in a field that requires a non-zero value. This error is common in various scenarios, such as when entering quantities, costs, or other numerical values that must be greater than zero.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Value Entry: The most straightforward cause is that the user is trying to enter a quantity, cost, or other numerical value as zero, which is not allowed in the specific context of the transaction.
  Field Requirements: Certain fields in SAP are configured to require non-zero values to ensure that the data entered is meaningful and valid for processing.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that certain operations cannot be performed with a zero value, as it may not make sense in the context of maintenance or work