How To Fix IW725 - The operation & that you entered is not in the preceding order

IW725 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 725

• Message text: The operation & that you entered is not in the preceding order

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new maintenance order as a follow-on order for an
order operation and have therefore selected the <LS>Create Follow-On
Order</> checkbox. You have specified the preceding order and order
operation for which you wish to create the follow-on order. The precedin
g order, however, does not contain an order operation with the operation
number that you entered.

System Response

The system does not create the follow-on order.

How to fix this error?

Enter an operation number that exists in the preceding order or delete
the operation number. If you do not enter an operation number, the
follow-on order is created with reference to the preceding order that
you entered.

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 IW725 - The operation & that you entered is not in the preceding order ?

  The SAP error message IW725, which states "The operation & that you entered is not in the preceding order," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to enter or modify does not exist in the sequence of operations defined for the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Operation Sequence: The operation you are trying to reference may not be defined in the order's operation list. This can happen if you are trying to add or change an operation that is not part of the existing operations.
  Order Status: The status of the order may not allow for changes to be made. For example, if the order is already released or completed, certain modifications may not be permitted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the operation number you are trying to enter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operation List: Verify the list