IW324 - Task list selection not possible due to order status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Task list selection not possible due to order status

What causes this issue?

You want to select a task list for the PM order.
However, the status of the PM order will not allow any further task
lists to be selected.
Example:
A task list was allocated to a PM order. Then the PM order was released.
An employee wants to change the task list allocation after the order has
been released. This is not possible, since the status "released" does
not allow any changes to be made to the task list allocation.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW324 - Task list selection not possible due to order status ?

  The SAP error message IW324, which states "Task list selection not possible due to order status," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a task list in the context of a maintenance order or production order that is in a status that does not allow for such actions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the order is completed, closed, or in a status that restricts modifications.
  Causes:
  
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not permit the selection of task lists. Common statuses that can lead to this error include:
  
  Completed (TECO)
  Closed (CLSD)
  In process but not allowed for task list selection
  
  
  
  Task List Type: The type of task list you are trying to select may not be compatible with the order status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the order.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Status: 
  
  Navigate to the order in question (using transaction code IW32 or IW33) and check its current status. If the order is completed or closed, you may need to change its status (if possible) or create a new order.
  
  
  
  Change Order Status: 
  
  If the order is in a status that allows for it, you can change the status back to a modifiable state (e.g., from TECO to a working status) if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Order: 
  
  If the order cannot be modified, consider creating a new order or using a different existing order that is in a suitable status for task list selection.
  
  
  
  Review Task List Compatibility: 
  
  Ensure that the task list you are trying to select is compatible with the order type and its current status.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to review your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may affect task list selection.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IW32: Change Order
  IW33: Display Order
  IW41: Confirm Order
  IW28: Change Multiple Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to task list selection and order statuses.
  
  
  
  User Forums: 
  
  Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW324 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.