How To Fix IWO_BAPI141 - An order with order type &1 is not an investment order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: An order with order type &1 is not an investment order

What causes this issue?

In an order of order type &V1&, you tried to change the values for the
investment profile, scale, investment reason and/or environmental
investment. These fields may only be changed in orders that are marked
as investment orders. However, order type &V1& is not marked as an
investment order.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Use a suitable order type or check your entries.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI141 - An order with order type &1 is not an investment order ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI141 indicates that the system is trying to process an order with a specific order type that is not recognized as an investment order. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform operations related to investment orders (such as creating, changing, or processing an order) but the order type you are using does not meet the criteria for investment orders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type specified in the transaction or BAPI call is not configured as an investment order in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not be set up correctly in the system to be recognized as an investment order.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong order type is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Verify the order type being used in the transaction or BAPI call. Ensure that it is indeed an investment order type.
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Order Types.
  Check the settings for the order type in question and ensure it is configured as an investment order.
  
  
  Use Correct Order Type: If the order type is not meant to be an investment order, use the appropriate order type that is configured for investment purposes.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for investment orders and the order types that are valid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Investment Orders: These are specific types of internal orders used to track investments in projects or assets. They have specific characteristics and are often used in project management and asset accounting.
  BAPI Calls: If you are using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) to create or modify orders, ensure that the parameters being passed are correct and that the order type is valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch this specific error and provide meaningful feedback to the user or log it for further analysis.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.