How To Fix IWO_BAPI406 - Order cannot be processed due to settlement rule sequence number > 999

IWO_BAPI406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Order cannot be processed due to settlement rule sequence number > 999

What causes this issue?

Order &V1& contains settlement rules with a sequence number greater than
999.

System Response

The order cannot be processed by BAPI <NP>BAPI_ALM_ORDER_MAINTAIN</>.
Therefore, the order cannot be processed in the Web-UI application
"Change/Display Maintenance Order" either.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI406 - Order cannot be processed due to settlement rule sequence number > 999 ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI406 indicates that an order cannot be processed because the settlement rule sequence number exceeds the maximum limit of 999. This typically occurs in the context of internal orders or projects where settlement rules are defined for cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having more than 999 settlement rules defined for a single order. In SAP, the system limits the number of settlement rules to 999 for performance and data integrity reasons. When you attempt to process an order with a sequence number greater than this limit, the system generates this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Settlement Rules: Check the settlement rules associated with the order. You can do this by navigating to the order in question and reviewing the settlement rule configuration.
  
  
  Consolidate Settlement Rules: If you have multiple settlement rules that can be consolidated, consider combining them to reduce the