How To Fix IW726 - Preceding and follow-on order cannot be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Preceding and follow-on order cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

You want to display the preceding or follow-on order for a maintenance
order. You can only do this if you have activated the switch
EAM_SFWS_ORDER_DOC_FLOW_ENH (<ZK>Doc. Flow Enhancement in PM Order</>)
in addition to the switch EAM_SFWS_CC3_FOLLOW_UP_ORDER. This switch is
currently inactive.

System Response

The system cannot call the preceding and follow-on order in the document
flow.

How to fix this error?

Activate the switch EAM_SFWS_ORDER_DOC_FLOW_ENH.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW726 - Preceding and follow-on order cannot be displayed ?

  The SAP error message IW726, which states "Preceding and follow-on order cannot be displayed," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when there is an issue with the order relationships. This error indicates that the system is unable to display the preceding or follow-on orders due to certain conditions or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The preceding or follow-on order may be in a status that does not allow it to be displayed (e.g., closed, deleted, or technically completed).
  Order Type: The order types may not be compatible or may not have the necessary relationships defined.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order master records that prevents the system from establishing the relationship.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the preceding or follow-on orders.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how orders are linked or displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the preceding and follow-on orders. If they are closed or deleted, you may need to reactivate or create new orders.
  Review Order Types: Ensure that the order types are correctly configured and that they allow for the necessary relationships.
  Data Validation: Check the master data for both the preceding and follow-on orders to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view the orders. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to order relationships.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to check the details of the orders.
  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 more information on order management and relationships.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.