How To Fix 53298 - No confirmation specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 298

• Message text: No confirmation specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53298 - No confirmation specified ?

  The SAP error message "53298 No confirmation specified" typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements where the system expects a confirmation entry but does not find one. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the confirmation of production orders, when trying to post goods movements, or when processing deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Confirmation: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a confirmation for a production order or goods movement.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in the wrong transaction or screen where confirmations are not applicable.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require confirmations to be entered but are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Confirmation: Ensure that you are entering the required confirmation for the production order or goods movement. This can typically be done through the transaction codes like CO11N (for production order confirmation) or MIGO (for goods movements).
  Check Transaction: Verify that you are in the correct transaction for the action you are trying to perform. If you are trying to confirm a production order, make sure you are using the appropriate confirmation transaction.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the confirmation process is set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific transaction you are using and the requirements for confirmations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (Production Order Confirmation), MIGO (Goods Movement), and CO15 (Order Confirmation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes related to confirmations to minimize errors.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "53298 No confirmation specified" error in SAP.