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


IW185 - Overview

  • 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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


IW185 - Details

  • 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 This means that the order is no longer active and cannot be processed further.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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