How To Fix IW232 - Order status allows display only

IW232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Order status allows display only

What causes this issue?

You want to enter <DS:GLOS.maintenance_notification>PM notifications</>
or technical objects in the <DS:GLOS.object_list>object list</> of a
technically completed
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>PM order</>.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The system only allows you to display the object list.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW232 - Details

• The SAP error message IW232 ("Order status allows display only") typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to a maintenance order or work order that is in a status that does not permit modifications. This is a common scenario in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the order status is set to a status that restricts changes. Common statuses that may lead to this error include:
  
  TECO (Technically Completed): The order has been technically completed, and no further changes can be made.
  CLSD (Closed): The order is closed, and all activities related to it are finalized.
  Other statuses: Depending on the configuration, other statuses may also restrict changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Use transaction code IW32 (Change Order) to check the current status of the order.
  If the order is in a status that does not allow changes, you will