How To Fix IW734 - Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order operation

IW734 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 734

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

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a document to the task list at operation 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 operation level, but not to the maintenance order at operation 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 operation 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 operation level, assign this document type to
the SAP object <LB>PMAFVC</> (<ZK>Maintenance Operat.</>), 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 IW734 - Documents with document type & cannot be assigned to the order operation ?

  The SAP error message IW734 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a document of a specific document type to an order operation in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance orders, production orders, or other types of work orders where documents (like attachments or references) are being linked to specific operations.
  Cause of the Error
  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 operation. Each document type can have specific configurations that restrict its use.
  
  
  Order Status: The status of the order or operation may not permit the assignment of documents. For example, if the order is in a status that does not allow changes, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the assignment of certain document