IW174 - Not all mandatory partners could be determined automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Not all mandatory partners could be determined automatically

What causes this issue?

You assigned a <DS:GLOS.partner determination procedure>partner
determination procedure</> containing mandatory partners to the
<DS:GLOS.order_type>order type</>. Not all of these mandatory partners
could be determined from the reference object when creating the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>order</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the reference object.
Maintain the <DS:GLOS.partner>partner</> in the created order.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW174 - Not all mandatory partners could be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message IW174, which states "Not all mandatory partners could be determined automatically," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing maintenance orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to automatically determine all the required partner roles for the order, such as the planner, responsible person, or other relevant partners.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required partner information may not be maintained in the relevant master data records (e.g., equipment, functional location, or work center).
  Partner Determination Procedure: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary entries.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for partner determination in the order type may not be set up correctly.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign certain partners.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the partners, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (equipment, functional locations, work centers) has the necessary partner information maintained. This includes checking the partner roles and ensuring they are filled out correctly.
  Review Partner Determination Procedure: Go to the customizing settings for partner determination (Transaction SPRO) and verify that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the order type you are working with.
  Maintain Partner Roles: If certain partner roles are mandatory, ensure that they are filled in the order creation screen or that the system can derive them from the master data.
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings for the order type in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance and Service Processing ? Maintenance and Service Orders ? Define Partner Roles.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and assign partner roles.
  Manual Entry: If automatic determination fails, you may need to manually enter the required partner information in the order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to work with maintenance orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner determination or the IW174 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and maintenance order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW174 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.