How To Fix IWO_BAPI133 - A configurable service product can not be used

IWO_BAPI133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: A configurable service product can not be used

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain a configurable service product in a service order
using BAPI functionality. However, as no characteristic valuation can
be performed, such products should not be used with this functionality.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Use an unconfigurable service product.

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 IWO_BAPI133 - A configurable service product can not be used ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI133 indicates that a configurable service product cannot be used in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving service management, particularly when dealing with configurable products in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The service product you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing configuration settings or incorrect settings in the product master data.
  Product Type Restrictions: The product type may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform. For example, certain transactions may not support configurable products.
  Missing Dependencies: If the configurable product has dependencies that are not met (e.g., missing characteristics or values), it may lead to this error.
  Service Order Type: The service order type you are using may not allow for configurable products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Configuration: Review the configuration of the service product in the SAP