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 in the start control table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Start Control Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to access the table T399S.
  Verify if the relevant transaction type or order type is present in the table. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Plant Maintenance module (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintenance order types and ensure that the configuration is correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction type you are working with. There may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Tables: Besides T399S, other related tables may include T399A (Order Types) and T399B (Order Status).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to IW157 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IW157 error message in SAP.