How To Fix IWO_BAPI166 - Order &1 could not be technically completed

IWO_BAPI166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Order &1 could not be technically completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI166 - Order &1 could not be technically completed ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI166, which states "Order &1 could not be technically completed," typically occurs in the context of work order processing in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or SAP PS (Project System). This error indicates that there are issues preventing the technical completion of a work order or project order.
  Causes:
  
  Open Operations: There may be open operations or tasks associated with the order that have not been completed.
  Unsettled Costs: There could be costs that have not been settled for the order, which is a requirement for technical completion.
  Incomplete Documentation: Required documentation or confirmations may be missing.
  Status Management: The order may be in a status that does not allow for technical completion (e.g., it may be locked or in a status that requires further action).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other orders or tasks that need to be resolved before the order can be completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Operations: Review the order to