How To Fix IW179 - System: Automatic release not successful


IW179 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 179

  • Message text: System: Automatic release not successful

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <GL:order_type>order type</> has an indicator
    <ZH>automatic release</>. This means that the system normally releases
    the <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</> automatically upon
    creation.
    In this case, however, the system did not succeed in automatically
    releasing the order.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Release the order manually. To do this, carry out the following three
    steps:
    Select the PM order in change mode.
    Select <LS>Order </>-> <LS>Functions </>-> <LS>Release</>.
    Save the order.
    RESET N1

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IW179 - Details

  • The SAP error message IW179 ("System: Automatic release not successful") typically occurs in the context of work order management, particularly when the system attempts to automatically release a work order but encounters an issue that prevents it from doing so. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Missing Authorizations: The user or the system may lack the necessary authorizations to release the work order.
    Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to work order management or automatic release processes.
    Dependencies Not Met: The work order may have dependencies (like materials, operations, or prerequisites) that are not fulfilled, preventing its release.
    Status Issues: The work order might be in a status that does not allow for automatic release.
    System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the automatic release process to fail.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or the system has

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