How To Fix PU736 - Overwrite objects in unconfirmed repairs

PU736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Overwrite objects in unconfirmed repairs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU736 - Overwrite objects in unconfirmed repairs ?

  The SAP error message PU736 "Overwrite objects in unconfirmed repairs" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module when you are trying to make changes to a maintenance order or a repair order that has not yet been confirmed. This error is a safeguard to prevent unintentional overwriting of data in orders that are still in a pending state.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify or overwrite objects (like operations, components, or other data) in a maintenance order that has not been confirmed.
  The system is designed to prevent changes to unconfirmed orders to maintain data integrity and ensure that the order reflects the actual work done.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Confirm the Order: If you are ready to finalize the changes, confirm the maintenance order. This can be done through the transaction code IW41 (for confirming operations) or IW44 (for confirming orders).