How To Fix IW202 - Order type cannot be used for maintenance orders

IW202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Order type cannot be used for maintenance orders

What causes this issue?

You entered an <GL:order_type>order type</> which cannot be used for
<GL:plant_maintenance>plant maintenance</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable order type.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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IW202 - Details

• The SAP error message IW202, which states "Order type cannot be used for maintenance orders," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order using an order type that is not configured for maintenance activities. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are trying to use is not set up for maintenance orders in the system. Each order type in SAP has specific configurations that determine its use.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be assigned to the correct maintenance order category or may not have the necessary settings enabled.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process orders of a certain type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing >