IW177 - Order cannot be completed; account assignment not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Order cannot be completed; account assignment not maintained

What causes this issue?

You want to complete the PM order from a technical view. This is not
possible, however, since the <GL:settlement_rule>settlement rule</> for
the PM order is not correct or has not yet been maintained.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Carry out the following four steps:
Maintain or correct the settlement rule.
To do this, in the maintenance order select <LS>Header</> ->
<LS>Settlement rule</>.
This takes you to the screen <LS>Maintain Settlement Rule: Distribution
Rules</>.

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

Make all the necessary and desired entries for the settlement rule and
return to the maintenance order.
Complete the maintenance order.
RESET N1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW177 - Order cannot be completed; account assignment not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IW177 ("Order cannot be completed; account assignment not maintained") typically occurs when you are trying to complete a maintenance order or work order, but the system has detected that the necessary account assignment information is missing. This can prevent the order from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The order does not have the required account assignment information (e.g., cost center, internal order, or WBS element) specified in the order details.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the order type may not be set up to allow for the necessary account assignments.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the materials or services involved in the order may not have the necessary account assignment information.
  Order Type Settings: The order type may not be configured to allow certain account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW177 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Open the order in transaction IW32 (Change Order).
  Navigate to the "Account Assignment" tab and ensure that the required fields (like cost center, internal order, or WBS element) are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type in transaction OPL8 (Order Type Configuration) to ensure that it allows for the necessary account assignments.
  Make sure that the account assignment category is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the materials or services associated with the order have the correct account assignment information in their master data.
  Check the material master (transaction MM03) or service master (transaction AC03) for the relevant account assignment details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account assignment, consult with your finance or controlling team to determine the appropriate cost center or internal order to use.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to complete the order again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW32: Change Order
  IW33: Display Order
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  MM03: Display Material
  AC03: Display Service Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on order management and account assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IW177 error message in SAP.