How To Fix IW168 - Changes not possible: Maintenance order flagged for deletion


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 168

  • Message text: Changes not possible: Maintenance order flagged for deletion

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to change a <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> for
    which a deletion flag is set

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

    How to fix this error?

    Deselect the deletion flag so that you can change the order. .
    If a deletion flag is set, you cannot change the order.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW168 - Changes not possible: Maintenance order flagged for deletion ?
    The SAP error message IW168 "Changes not possible: Maintenance order flagged for deletion" indicates that you are trying to make changes to a maintenance order that has been marked for deletion. This typically means that the order is in a state where it cannot be modified because it is intended to be removed from the system.
    
    Cause: Order Flagged for Deletion: The maintenance order has been flagged for deletion, which prevents any changes to it. Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as "TECO" (Technically Completed) or "CLSD" (Closed). User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the order status or to unflag the deletion.
    Solution: Check Order Status: Verify the status of the maintenance order. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status back to a modifiable state (e.g., "Released"). Unflag the

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