How To Fix IW911 - Order &1 MEB controlled; currently no archiving allowed

IW911 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 911

• Message text: Order &1 MEB controlled; currently no archiving allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW911 - Order &1 MEB controlled; currently no archiving allowed ?

  The SAP error message IW911 indicates that a maintenance order (or work order) is MEB (Material Evaluation Block) controlled, and currently, archiving is not allowed for that order. This typically occurs when there are certain conditions or settings in the system that prevent the archiving of the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  MEB Control: The order is marked as MEB controlled, which means it is subject to specific evaluation criteria and cannot be archived until certain conditions are met.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or activities associated with the order that prevent it from being archived.
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow archiving (e.g., it is still active or has not been fully settled).
  Archiving Configuration: The archiving configuration for the order type may not be set up correctly, or the necessary prerequisites for archiving have not been fulfilled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Ensure that the order is completed