How To Fix WG147 - Use action codes '001'. '002' or '003' for order BAPIs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Use action codes '001'. '002' or '003' for order BAPIs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG147 - Use action codes '001'. '002' or '003' for order BAPIs ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG147 - Use action codes '001', '002' or '003' for order BAPIs
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are using an incorrect or unsupported action code in an order BAPI call. SAP order BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) expect specific action codes to indicate the type of operation you want to perform on an order, such as create, change, or delete.
  The valid action codes for order BAPIs are:
  
  '001' – Create
  '002' – Change
  '003' – Delete
  
  If you pass any other action code, the system raises the WG147 error.
  
  Explanation:
  When working with order BAPIs (e.g., BAPI_ALM_ORDER_MAINTAIN or similar), the parameter that controls the action to be performed on the order must be set to one of the above codes. These codes tell the BAPI what operation to execute.
  For example, if you want to create a new order, you must use action code '001'. If you want to change an existing order, use '002', and to delete an order, use '003'.
  Passing any other code (like '000', '004', or any custom code) is not supported and triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the action code parameter in your BAPI call.  
  Ensure it is set to one of the valid values: '001', '002', or '003'.  
  Correct the code in your program or interface that calls the BAPI to use these valid action codes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI documentation: Review the SAP standard documentation for the specific order BAPI you are using to confirm the valid action codes and their meanings.
  Common BAPIs for orders:  
  
  BAPI_ALM_ORDER_MAINTAIN  
  BAPI_WORKORDER_CREATE  
  BAPI_WORKORDER_CHANGE  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide additional clarifications or patches related to BAPI usage.
  Debugging: If unsure, debug the BAPI call to see what action code is being passed and trace back to the source of the incorrect value.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Action Code
  Meaning
  
  
  
  
  '001'
  Create
  
  
  '002'
  Change
  
  
  '003'
  Delete
  
  
  
  Use only these codes when calling order BAPIs to avoid the WG147 error.
  
  If you need help with a specific BAPI or code snippet, feel free to provide it!