How To Fix IW802 - Work or duration not maintained

IW802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Work or duration not maintained

What causes this issue?

Required information for the operation must not be entered yet.

System Response

A requirements allocation for operation &V1& &V2& is not currently
possible.

How to fix this error?

The work and duration must be entered before you can perfom a
requirements allocation.

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 IW802 - Work or duration not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IW802, which states "Work or duration not maintained," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects either the work (in hours) or the duration (in time) to be specified for the order, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work or Duration: The most common cause is that the work or duration fields in the order are not filled out. This can happen if the order was created without specifying the necessary details.
  Incorrect Order Type: Certain order types may require specific fields to be filled out, and if these are not maintained, the error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require work or duration to be maintained for certain types of orders.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering the required information when creating or modifying the