How To Fix IW871 - There are suborders for which a business completion cannot be made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 871

• Message text: There are suborders for which a business completion cannot be made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW871 - There are suborders for which a business completion cannot be made ?

  The SAP error message IW871 indicates that there are suborders associated with a main order that cannot be marked as "business completed." This typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders where suborders (or related orders) exist but have not been fully processed or completed.
  Causes of IW871 Error
  
  
  Incomplete Suborders: The suborders linked to the main order have not been fully processed, meaning they may still have open operations, unposted goods movements, or uncompleted confirmations.
  
  
  Open Reservations: There may be open reservations or stock issues related to the suborders that prevent them from being marked as complete.
  
  
  Pending Transactions: There could be pending transactions such as unposted invoices or unprocessed service entries that are linked to the suborders.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the suborders may not allow for business completion. For example, if the suborders are in a status that does not permit completion, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solutions to Resolve IW871 Error
  
  
  Check Suborder Status: Review the status of all suborders associated with the main order. Ensure that all operations are completed, and the status allows for business completion.
  
  
  Complete Open Operations: If there are any open operations in the suborders, complete them by confirming the work done or closing the operations.
  
  
  Post Goods Movements: Ensure that all necessary goods movements related to the suborders have been posted. This includes goods receipts, goods issues, and any stock transfers.
  
  
  Clear Reservations: Check for any open reservations related to the suborders and clear them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  Review Pending Transactions: Look for any pending transactions that may be blocking the completion of the suborders. This could include invoices, service entries, or other related documents.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to review and manage the orders and their statuses.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), IW33 (Display Order), and IW41 (Confirmations).
  Order Types: Understand the different order types and their implications on business completion.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to complete the actions required to resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW871 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.