How To Fix IW230 - System: Termination when you set status &1 return code: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 230

• Message text: System: Termination when you set status &1 return code: &2

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate the <GL:maintenance_notification>maintenance
notification</> to a <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>.

System Response

The system tries to give the maintenance notification the status &V1&.
However, this is not possible. Processing is terminated with the return
code &V2&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW230 - System: Termination when you set status &1 return code: &2 ?

  The SAP error message IW230, which states "System: Termination when you set status &1 return code: &2," typically indicates that there was an unexpected termination in the system when trying to set a status on a work order or maintenance order. This can occur due to various reasons, including programming errors, inconsistencies in the database, or issues with the configuration of the system.
  Causes:
  
  Programming Errors: There may be a bug in the ABAP code that handles the status change.
  Database Inconsistencies: The data in the database may be corrupted or inconsistent, leading to a failure when the system tries to set the status.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to unexpected behavior when changing statuses.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to change the status can also lead to termination.
  System Bugs: There may be known bugs in the version of SAP you are using that could cause this issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the error message IW230 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be patches or updates available that address the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program to identify the exact point of failure. This may require the help of an ABAP developer.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status of the work order.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to work order statuses to ensure they are set up correctly.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the termination.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like IW32 (Change Order) or IW31 (Create Order) to reproduce the error and gather more information.
  ST22 Dump Analysis: Use transaction ST22 to analyze the short dump that occurred during the termination. This can provide insights into the root cause of the issue.
  Transaction SM37: Check job logs in SM37 if the status change was part of a background job.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the IW230 error in your SAP system.