How To Fix IW733 - 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: 733

• 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 set
the status of the task list to <LB>released</>. 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

The system issues an error message. 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?

If you want to assign the document with document type &V1& to the task
list but you do not want to allow documents with this document type to
be assigned to the maintenance order at header level, choose a different
status for the task list other than <LB>released</>.
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 IW733 - Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order header ?

  The SAP error message IW733 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 arises in the context of maintenance orders, production orders, or other types of orders where document management is involved.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to assign may not be allowed for the specific order type. Each order type in SAP can have specific document types that are permitted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the document type to be linked to the order type. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the document management configuration.
  
  
  Order Status: The status of the order may not permit the addition of documents. For example, if the order is closed or in a status that does not allow changes, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign documents to the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW733 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document types and ensure that the document type you are trying to assign is allowed for the specific order type.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the order type in question to ensure that it is configured to accept the document type you are trying to assign.
  
  
  
  Verify Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the order. If the order is in a status that does not allow document assignment, you may need to change the status or create a new order.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign documents to the order. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message IW733.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document assignment again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to order management and document management, such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and OAC3 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW733 error and implement a solution to resolve it.