How To Fix IW812 - The person proposed cannot be assigned to the operation

IW812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 812

• Message text: The person proposed cannot be assigned to the operation

What causes this issue?

The proposed person cannot be assigned to the operation.

System Response

The assignment of the person was not executed successfully.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW812 - The person proposed cannot be assigned to the operation ?

  The SAP error message IW812 ("The person proposed cannot be assigned to the operation") typically occurs in the context of work order management, particularly when trying to assign a person (or resource) to a specific operation within a maintenance order or production order. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of IW812 Error
  
  
  Resource Availability: The person you are trying to assign may not be available for the operation due to scheduling conflicts or unavailability.
  
  
  Qualification Mismatch: The person may not have the required qualifications or skills needed for the specific operation. Each operation may have specific requirements that need to be met.
  
  
  Work Center Assignment: The work center associated with the operation may not be correctly set up to allow the assignment of the person. This could include issues with the work center's capacity or the person not being assigned to