How To Fix IW732 - Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 732

• Message text: Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order header

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a document to the task list at header level and save
the assignment. However, the document with visualized spare parts has
document type &V1&, whose documents can be assigned to the task list at
header level, but not to the maintenance order at header level.

System Response

Since it is allowed to assign this document with document type &V1& to
the task list, the system assigns the document at header level. As long
as you do not release the task list, this message is issued as an
information or warning message. However, you cannot release the task
list with this document assignment or include it in a maintenance order
because due to the missing Customizing settings, you would not be able
to open the assigned document in the maintenance order.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings for this document type in Customizing for <ZK>
Cross-Application Components</> under <ZK>Document Management</> -> <ZK>
Visual Enterprise Generator</> -> <DS:SIMG.DMS_VEG_SRCH_SEQ>Define
Search Sequence for Viewable File</>.
If you want to allow documents with document type &V1& to be assigned to
the maintenance order at header level, assign this document type to the
SAP object <LB>PMAUFK</> (<ZK>Maintenance Order</>), to the viewing
application <LB>Spare Parts</> (for document type <LB>SP</>) or <LB>
Visual Instructions</> (for document type <LB>VI</>), and to the
workstation application <LB>RH</> for the usage <LB>PM</>.

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 IW732 - Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order header ?

  The SAP error message IW732 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a document of a specific document type to an order header in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders, production orders, or other types of orders where document management is involved.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to assign may not be configured to be used with the specific order type. Each document type in SAP can have specific settings that determine where it can be assigned.
  
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for the assignment of documents. For example, if the order is completed or closed, it may not accept new documents.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign documents to the order.
  
  
  Document Management Settings: There may be settings in the document management system (DMS) that restrict the assignment of certain document types to specific order types.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The order or document may be missing required master data or may have incorrect data that prevents the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW732 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OAC2).
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to assign is allowed for the specific order type.
  
  
  
  Review Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the order to ensure it is open and allows for document assignments. If the order is completed or closed, you may need to reopen it or create a new order.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign documents to the order. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Document Management Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the document management system to ensure that the document type is allowed for the order type.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data for both the order and the document is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW32 (Change Order), IW33 (Display Order), and OAC2 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document management and order processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IW732 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.