How To Fix IW208 - Contract selection is only possible for service orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Contract selection is only possible for service orders

What causes this issue?

You tried to call up contract selection for the current order, However,
you can only select a contract for service orders.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW208 - Contract selection is only possible for service orders ?

  The SAP error message IW208 ("Contract selection is only possible for service orders") typically occurs when you are trying to select a contract in a context that is not applicable for service orders. This error is common in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules when dealing with service orders and contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order you are working with is not a service order. Contracts can only be selected for service orders, not for maintenance orders or other types of orders.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow contract selection for the type of order you are using.
  Missing Contract: There may not be any valid contracts available for the selected service order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Ensure that you are working with a service order. You can verify the order type in the order details. If it is not a service order, you will need