How To Fix IW512 - Order number identical with network number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Order number identical with network number

What causes this issue?

You are trying to maintain the assignment of a PM order to a network in
the Project System. However, you have entered the number of the PM
order as the network number.

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?

Enter the number of an existing network using the F4 help button if
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW512 - Order number identical with network number ?

  The SAP error message IW512 ("Order number identical with network number") typically occurs in the context of project management or order management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or project orders that have associated networks.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to create or modify an order that has the same number as an existing network. In SAP, both orders and networks are assigned unique identifiers, and the system does not allow an order number to be the same as a network number to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW512 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order and Network Numbers:
  
  Verify the order number you are trying to use and check if it matches any existing network number in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like CN21 (to display networks) or IW32 (to display orders).
  
  
  
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