How To Fix W0036 - Error setting control indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error setting control indicator

What causes this issue?

When creating a new profile, you incorrectly set the control
indicators.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

When you create new profiles, the "Value-only material freely
definable" indicator must always be set, except in the following case:
A record is created with a new hierarchy level, i.e. when the following
two indicators are set
Assign MG to value-only material
MG stock to value-only material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0036 - Error setting control indicator ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0036 - Error setting control indicator
  
  Cause:
  The error message W0036 typically occurs when SAP tries to set or update a control indicator (a status or flag) in a business object or process, but fails due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The control indicator is not defined or incorrectly configured in the system.
  The system is trying to set a control indicator that is not valid for the current status or process step.
  Missing or incorrect customizing settings related to the control indicator.
  Authorization issues preventing the update of the control indicator.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data related to the control indicator.
  Technical issues such as database locks or update failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W0036 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Control Indicator Configuration:
  
  Verify the control indicator is correctly defined in the customizing (SPRO).
  Ensure the control indicator is valid for the current process or status.
  Transaction codes like BS22 (for status profiles) or relevant IMG nodes can be used to check status and control indicator settings.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Flow:
  
  Confirm that the process step or business object status allows setting the control indicator.
  Check if any prerequisite statuses or conditions are missing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or process has the necessary authorizations to update the control indicator.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Application Logs and Short Dumps:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error information.
  Check for any short dumps (ST22) that might provide technical details.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Verify master data and transactional data related to the control indicator.
  Run consistency checks if available.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Check for database locks or update failures.
  If the error occurs during a batch job or background process, check job logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W0036.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Indicators are often used in SAP modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Plant Maintenance (PM) to control process flow or status management.
  The error message W0036 is a warning or error related to status management or process control.
  Commonly linked to status profiles, user status, or system status settings.
  Customizing paths to check:
  
  For status profiles: SPRO -> Logistics General -> Status Management -> Define Status Profiles
  For control indicators: module-specific IMG nodes depending on where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where the error occurs, I can give more targeted advice.