How To Fix IW242 - Different revision numbers in order and notification

IW242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Different revision numbers in order and notification

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign the order and notification to different revisions.

System Response

This is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Align the order and notification with each other.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

IW242 - Details

• The SAP error message IW242, which states "Different revision numbers in order and notification," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders and notifications in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the revision numbers of the maintenance order and the associated notification. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Revision Number Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the maintenance order and the notification have different revision numbers. This can happen if the notification was changed after the order was created, or if the order was modified after the notification was created.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual changes or system errors that lead to the revision numbers not being synchronized.
  Workflow Issues: If there are workflows or processes that update notifications and orders, they may not be functioning correctly, leading to mismatched revisions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Revision