How To Fix IW353 - Status of Assigned Notif. & for Order & Does Not Allow Deletion Indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Status of Assigned Notif. & for Order & Does Not Allow Deletion Indicator

What causes this issue?

You want to set a deletion indicator for the
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_order>PM order</>. However, this is not possible as
one or more <DS:GLOS.notification>notifications</> are assigned to the
order and at least one of these notifications does not yet have a
deletion indicator.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-FUNKTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Before assigning the deletion indicator to the order, you must ensure
that all notifications assigned to the order have the deletion
indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW353 - Status of Assigned Notif. & for Order & Does Not Allow Deletion Indicator ?

  The SAP error message IW353 indicates that a notification or order is assigned to a maintenance order or a notification, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Controlling (CO) modules when trying to delete a maintenance order or notification that has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Assigned Notifications/Orders: The primary cause of this error is that the order or notification you are trying to delete has been assigned to another object (like a maintenance order or another notification).
  Status Restrictions: The status of the order or notification may not allow for deletion. For example, if the order is in a status that indicates it is completed or closed, it may not be deletable.
  Dependencies: There may be other dependencies or links to other objects that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the order or notification to see what other objects it is assigned to. You can do this by checking the assignment tab in the order or notification.
  Change Status: If the order or notification is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status to a permissible one (like "TECO" - Technically Completed) before attempting to delete it.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are any dependencies, you may need to remove them first. This could involve unlinking the order or notification from other objects.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW21 (Create Notification) to navigate and check the details of the order or notification.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling deletions in your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), IW33 (Display Order), IW21 (Create Notification), and IW22 (Change Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete orders or notifications in your SAP environment.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration settings can affect the ability to delete objects. Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect this might be the case.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW353 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.