IW337 - Cost Determination Error Prev. Maintenance Plan &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Cost Determination Error Prev. Maintenance Plan &

What causes this issue?

The system established an error in cost determination during the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_call>maintenance call</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can revise the called order using the dialog transactions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW337 - Cost Determination Error Prev. Maintenance Plan & ?

  The SAP error message IW337, which indicates a "Cost Determination Error" related to a previous maintenance plan, typically arises during the execution of maintenance orders or when trying to perform cost calculations for maintenance activities. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving it.
  Causes of IW337 Error
  
  
  Missing Costing Data: The error may occur if the system cannot find the necessary costing data for the maintenance plan or the associated work order. This could be due to missing or incomplete master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for cost determination in the maintenance module (PM) are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Inactive Costing Variants: If the costing variant used for the maintenance plan is inactive or not properly defined, it can cause issues during cost determination.
  
  
  Missing Activity Types: If the activity types required for the maintenance plan are not defined or are missing in the system, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for cost determination.
  
  
  Solutions to IW337 Error
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (such as work centers, activity types, and cost centers) is correctly maintained and available in the system.
  
  
  Review Costing Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for cost determination in the SAP PM module and verify that all settings are correct. This includes checking the costing variants and ensuring they are active.
  
  
  Validate Activity Types: Ensure that all necessary activity types are defined and available for the maintenance plan. You can check this in the activity type configuration.
  
  
  Check Costing Variants: Make sure that the costing variant used in the maintenance plan is active and properly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the required data for cost determination.
  
  
  Recreate the Maintenance Plan: If the issue persists, consider recreating the maintenance plan to ensure that all data is correctly set up.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), or IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) to check or modify the relevant data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on cost determination in the PM module.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW337 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.