How To Fix IW157 - Transaction not in start control table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Transaction not in start control table

What causes this issue?

In your system, no link was made between transaction and
<GL:order_type>order type</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Procedure for the System Administration
Maintain <GL:table>table</> T490.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW157 - Transaction not in start control table ?

  The SAP error message IW157, which states "Transaction not in start control table," typically occurs in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module when trying to process a maintenance order or a related transaction. This error indicates that the system cannot find the transaction in the start control table, which is used to manage the status and flow of maintenance orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Entry in Start Control Table: The most common cause is that the transaction type or order type you are trying to process is not defined in the start control table (table T399S).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the maintenance order type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the transaction.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent changes or updates to the system may have affected the configuration or the entries