IW315 - Deletion of a Servie Activity Not Possible Without Service Lines

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Deletion of a Servie Activity Not Possible Without Service Lines

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a service activity that already exists for a purchase
requisition. The activity has neither service lines nor limits, as you
have already deleted these.

System Response

The activity cannot be deleted in this condition, as in this case the
purchase requisition would no longer contain any service specifications.

How to fix this error?

Undo the deletion of the service lines and/or limits.
Now delete the activity.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW315 - Deletion of a Servie Activity Not Possible Without Service Lines ?

  The SAP error message IW315, which states "Deletion of a Service Activity Not Possible Without Service Lines," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a service activity in the SAP system that is associated with service lines. This error indicates that the system requires at least one service line to be present for the service activity to be deleted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the service activity you are trying to delete does not have any associated service lines. In SAP, service activities are often linked to service lines that contain specific details about the services being provided. If there are no service lines linked to the service activity, the system will not allow the deletion of that activity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Service Lines: 
  
  Navigate to the service activity in question and check if there are any service lines associated with it. You can do this by going to the service activity details and looking for any entries in the service lines section.
  
  
  
  Add Service Lines: 
  
  If there are no service lines, you can add at least one service line to the service activity. This can be done by editing the service activity and entering the necessary details for a service line.
  
  
  
  Delete Service Lines: 
  
  If you do not need the service activity anymore and want to delete it, you can first delete any existing service lines associated with that activity. Once all service lines are removed, you should be able to delete the service activity without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed instructions, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete service activities and service lines. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to issues when trying to perform deletions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to manage service activities and their associated service lines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform deletions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW315 error and manage your service activities effectively in SAP.