How To Fix W5147 - Service & insufficiently maintained - will be reset

W5147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Service & insufficiently maintained - will be reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5147 - Service & insufficiently maintained - will be reset ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W5147: "Service & insufficiently maintained - will be reset":
  
  Error Message:
  W5147 - Service & insufficiently maintained - will be reset
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when a service (often related to a service master record or service entry sheet) is not sufficiently maintained or incomplete in terms of required data fields or configuration. The system detects that the service data is missing mandatory information or is inconsistent, and as a result, it will reset or clear certain service-related fields to avoid errors in further processing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing or incomplete service master data.
  Service conditions or service specifications not properly maintained.
  Incomplete service entry sheet data.
  Service line items in purchase orders or service purchase orders lacking required details.
  Configuration issues in service management or service procurement.
  
  
  Typical Contexts Where It Occurs:
  
  During creation or processing of service purchase orders.
  When entering or posting service entry sheets.
  In service