How To Fix WZRE_PRX156 - Finish process is not allowed for service operation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_PRX - SOA messages from proxy implementations

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Finish process is not allowed for service operation &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_PRX156 - Finish process is not allowed for service operation &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WZRE_PRX156 Finish process is not allowed for service operation &1
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Service Management or Plant Maintenance when working with service operations in service orders or maintenance orders.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the system does not allow the "Finish" process (i.e., confirming or completing) for the specified service operation. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the operation number or identifier.
  Common causes include:
  
  The service operation is not in a status that allows finishing (e.g., it might be already finished, technically closed, or not yet released).
  The operation is a service operation type that does not support finishing (e.g., a non-confirmable operation).
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the operation or order type that restricts finishing.
  The operation is linked to a process or workflow that requires additional steps before finishing.
  User authorization or system status restrictions prevent finishing the operation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Operation Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the service operation.
  Ensure it is in a status that allows finishing (e.g., released or in process).
  Use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to check operation status.
  
  
  
  Check Operation Type Configuration:
  
  Review the operation/activity type settings in SPRO under:
  Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance and Service Processing -> Maintenance and Service Orders -> Operations -> Define Operation/Activity Types
  Confirm that the operation type allows confirmation/finishing.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type and Process Control:
  
  Verify if the order type or process control settings restrict finishing operations.
  Check if any user-exits, BAdIs, or custom validations are preventing finishing.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies or Workflow:
  
  Ensure that no prerequisite steps or linked processes are pending.
  Confirm that any required confirmations or notifications are completed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to finish the operation.
  
  
  
  System Status and Business Status:
  
  Check if the system or business status of the operation/order allows finishing.
  Use transaction codes like IW32/IW33 or status overview to check.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Look for OSS notes related to this error message.
  Debug or check logs if the error occurs during a custom process or enhancement.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW31: Create Service Order
  IW32: Change Service Order
  IW33: Display Service Order
  IW41/IW42: Confirmations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message class WZRE_PRX and message number 156.
  Example note might provide patches or configuration hints.
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance and Service Orders ? Operations ? Define Operation/Activity Types
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  WZRE_PRX is related to service processing in SAP.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WZRE_PRX156 Finish process is not allowed for service operation &1
  
  
  Cause
  Operation status or configuration does not permit finishing the service operation
  
  
  Solution
  Check operation status, operation type config, order type/process control, authorizations
  
  
  Related
  IW32/IW33 transactions, operation/activity type config, SAP Notes on WZRE_PRX messages
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, operation type, order type), I can help you with more specific instructions.