How To Fix W0147 - Maintain the "Use order number" indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Maintain the "Use order number" indicator

What causes this issue?

You maintained settings for order number management but have not
selected the "Use order number" indicator.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

AS soon as you make a setting for order number management, you have to
maintain the "Use order number" indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0147 - Maintain the "Use order number" indicator ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0147 - Maintain the "Use order number" indicator
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are trying to process or create a document (such as a goods movement, invoice, or production order confirmation) that requires the "Use order number" indicator to be set, but it is currently not maintained or activated in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Typically, this happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Production orders
  Process orders
  Maintenance orders
  Reservations or goods movements linked to orders
  
  The system expects the "Use order number" indicator to be set to ensure that the order number is used as a reference in the document flow or postings.
  
  Explanation:
  The "Use order number" indicator controls whether the system should use the order number as a reference in postings or document creation. If this indicator is not set, the system cannot correctly link the transaction to the order, which may cause inconsistencies or incomplete document flows.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the relevant configuration or master data:
  
  
  For Material Master:
  
  Check if the "Use order number" indicator is set in the MRP or accounting views, if applicable.
  
  
  For Order Type Configuration (e.g., production or maintenance orders):
  
  Go to the order type customizing (transaction codes like OPJH for production orders) and verify if the "Use order number" indicator is activated.
  
  
  For Movement Types or Document Types:
  
  Sometimes, the movement type or document type configuration requires this indicator to be set.
  
  
  
  
  Set the "Use order number" indicator:
  
  In customizing (SPRO), navigate to the relevant node for order types or document types and activate the "Use order number" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the transaction:
  After setting the indicator, retry the transaction. The warning should no longer appear, and the system will correctly use the order number in the document.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it may allow you to continue, but it is recommended to correct the setting to avoid inconsistencies.
  The exact location of the "Use order number" indicator depends on the module and process (PP, PM, MM, etc.).
  If unsure where to find the indicator, check the customizing paths related to order management or consult SAP documentation for the specific module.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W0147 - Maintain the "Use order number" indicator
  
  
  Cause
  The system expects the "Use order number" indicator to be set but it is not maintained.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the "Use order number" indicator in the relevant order type or document type customizing.
  
  
  Effect
  Ensures correct referencing of order numbers in documents and postings.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this message occurs, I can give more precise guidance on where to set the indicator.