How To Fix IW178 - Order & could not be archived; for more information, see error log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Order & could not be archived; for more information, see error log

What causes this issue?

You want to archive <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> &V1&.

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can find the reasons as to why the archiving did not work in the
error log, which you call up with the <GL:menu>menu</> <LS>Goto</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW178 - Order & could not be archived; for more information, see error log ?

  The SAP error message IW178 indicates that a specific order could not be archived. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system encounters issues that prevent the order from being archived successfully. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: The order may have incomplete or inconsistent data that prevents it from being archived.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked documents (like purchase orders, invoices, etc.) that are still active or not archived.
  Status Issues: The order might be in a status that does not allow archiving (e.g., open or in process).
  Custom Logic: Custom enhancements or user exits may be interfering with the archiving process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to archive the order may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Error Log: Review the error log for more detailed information about why