How To Fix 9J685 - No change possible since confirmed requirements have already been copied

9J685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: No change possible since confirmed requirements have already been copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J685 - No change possible since confirmed requirements have already been copied ?

  The SAP error message 9J685 ("No change possible since confirmed requirements have already been copied") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, planned orders, or similar objects. This error indicates that you are trying to make changes to a production order or a related object that has already had its requirements confirmed and copied into another process, such as a production schedule or a material requirement planning (MRP) run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Confirmed Requirements: The primary cause of this error is that the requirements for the production order have already been confirmed. Once confirmed, the system locks certain fields to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the planning and execution processes.
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., "Released" or "In Process").
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other processes or orders that rely