How To Fix IW185 - System: Order already flagged for deletion


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 185

  • Message text: System: Order already flagged for deletion

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to set the deletion indicator for this
    <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>. However, a deletion
    indicator was already set for this order.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW185 - System: Order already flagged for deletion ?
    The SAP error message IW185 ("System: Order already flagged for deletion") typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a maintenance order or production order that has already been marked for deletion. This means that the order is no longer active and cannot be processed further.
    
    Cause: Order Status: The order has been flagged for deletion, which indicates that it is no longer relevant for processing. User Action: A user may have previously set the order to be deleted, either intentionally or accidentally. System Process: Certain system processes or batch jobs may have flagged the order for deletion based on specific criteria.
    Solution: Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order). Unflag the Order: If the order should not be deleted, you can unflag it by: Accessing the order in IW32. Navigating to the "Status" tab. Removing the

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