How To Fix 5E225 - Confirmation report date and number are mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Confirmation report date and number are mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E225 - Confirmation report date and number are mandatory ?

  The SAP error message 5E225 indicates that when trying to process a confirmation report, both the confirmation report date and the confirmation number are mandatory fields that must be filled in. This error typically occurs in the context of production confirmations or service confirmations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or process a confirmation without providing the required confirmation report date and confirmation number.
  The system is configured to require these fields for the confirmation process, and they are missing in the input data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both the confirmation report date and confirmation number are provided in your confirmation entry. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in the confirmation report date and confirmation number fields in the confirmation screen.
  Correct Format: Make sure that the date is in the correct format as expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY).
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if there are any specific requirements for confirmations that need to be adjusted.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter confirmation data. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to incomplete data being submitted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to confirm if there are any additional requirements or fields that need to be filled.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to confirmations, such as CO11N (Single Screen Entry of Confirmations) or CO15 (Enter Production Order Confirmation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly during the confirmation process.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the confirmation process in SAP.