IW204 - Order type &1 not maintained for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Order type &1 not maintained for plant &2

What causes this issue?

The <GL:order_type>order type</> is not maintained in the planning plant
of the PM notification.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an order type which is valid for the corresponding plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW204 - Order type &1 not maintained for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message IW204 indicates that the order type specified in the message is not maintained for the specified plant. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the order type in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type has not been configured for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be valid for the plant in question.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The order type may not be assigned to the plant in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  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 > Maintenance Order > Order Types > Define Order Types.
  Verify if the order type in question is defined for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Order Type to Plant:
  
  If the order type is not maintained for the plant, you will need to create or modify the configuration to include the order type for that plant.
  You can do this by selecting the order type and assigning it to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process orders for the specified order type and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the configuration of order types and plants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or processing of the order again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW31 (Create Maintenance Order)
  IW32 (Change Maintenance Order)
  IW33 (Display Maintenance Order)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the IW204 error in your SAP system.