How To Fix 53308 - Order overspecified (order number incompatible with confirmation)

53308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Order overspecified (order number incompatible with confirmation)

What causes this issue?

Another order is already specified by means of the completion
confirmation number. Please reset either the completion confirmation
number or the order.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53308 - Order overspecified (order number incompatible with confirmation) ?

  The SAP error message 53308, "Order overspecified (order number incompatible with confirmation)," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements. This error indicates that the order number provided in the confirmation does not match the expected order or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Number: The order number entered during the confirmation process may not correspond to an existing or valid production order.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow confirmations (e.g., closed, technically completed).
  Order Type Mismatch: The order type of the confirmation may not match the order type of the production order.
  Confirmation for Non-Existent Operations: The confirmation may be attempting to reference an operation that does not exist in the specified order.
  Data Entry Errors: Simple typographical errors when entering the order number can lead to this issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Order Number: Double-check the order number you are entering to