How To Fix IW197 - Calculation of labor made in service package; calculation key replaced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Calculation of labor made in service package; calculation key replaced

What causes this issue?

You want the work to be calculated based on its duration, although a
service package is assigned to the operation.

System Response

The system does not allow for the work to be calculated based on its
duration for an internally-processed operation with a service package
because in this case, the total work for the service package is
displayed in the operation.

How to fix this error?

Choose another calculation key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 IW197 - Calculation of labor made in service package; calculation key replaced ?

  The SAP error message IW197, which states "Calculation of labor made in service package; calculation key replaced," typically occurs in the context of service order processing within the SAP system. This message indicates that the system has replaced the calculation key for labor costs in a service package, which can happen due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Service Package Configuration: The service package may have been configured in a way that does not align with the labor calculation settings. This can happen if the calculation key for labor is not properly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data for the service package or the labor resources is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to issues in calculating labor costs.
  
  
  Changes in Calculation Keys: If there have been recent changes to the calculation keys or the way labor costs are calculated, the system may automatically