How To Fix W4312 - & - Maintenance status ............................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 312

• Message text: & - Maintenance status ............................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4312 - & - Maintenance status ............................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4312 and the related message "- Maintenance status ............................:".
  
  SAP Message W4312 & "- Maintenance status ............................:"
  
  1. Cause
  
  Message W4312 typically appears during maintenance or change transactions related to equipment, functional locations, or maintenance orders in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
  The message "- Maintenance status ............................:" indicates that the system is displaying the current maintenance status of an object (equipment, functional location, or order).
  This warning usually occurs when you try to perform an action that is not allowed due to the current maintenance status of the object.
  For example, you might be trying to change or process an object that is in a status that restricts certain operations (e.g., an order that is already technically completed or an equipment that is locked for changes).
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  The maintenance status controls what actions are allowed on maintenance objects.
  SAP uses status profiles to define allowed and disallowed actions.
  When you see message W4312, it is a warning that the current status of the object may prevent or restrict the action you are trying to perform.
  The system shows the current maintenance status to inform you why the action might be restricted.
  
  
  3. Solution
  
  Check the current maintenance status of the object (equipment, functional location, or order).
  
  You can view the status in the object’s master data or order header.
  
  
  Understand the status profile and what actions are allowed or disallowed in that status.
  If you need to perform an action that is restricted by the current status:
  
  Change the status to one that allows the action.
  This can be done by:
  
  Using the status change transaction (e.g., for orders: IW32 ? Status tab).
  Releasing or technically completing the order if applicable.
  Unlocking the equipment or functional location if it is locked.
  
  
  
  
  If you are unsure about changing the status, consult your maintenance planner or SAP PM administrator.
  Note: Changing statuses should be done carefully to avoid inconsistencies in maintenance processes.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW31 / IW32 / IW33 — Create/Change/Display Maintenance Orders
  IE02 / IE03 — Change/Display Equipment
  IL02 / IL03 — Change/Display Functional Location
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  SAP PM uses status profiles to control the lifecycle of maintenance objects.
  Status profiles define which statuses are allowed and what actions are permitted.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to status management in PM.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Plant Maintenance status management.
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Trying to change an order that is already technically completed.
  Trying to create a notification or order for equipment that is locked.
  Attempting to delete or modify an object in a status that prohibits such changes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Action attempted is restricted by the current maintenance status of the object.
  
  
  Message
  W4312 & "- Maintenance status ............................:" shows the current status as a warning.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and, if necessary, change the maintenance status to allow the intended action.
  
  
  Related Info
  Status profiles, transaction codes IW31/IW32/IE02/IL02, SAP PM status management documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encounter this message, I can help with more specific guidance.