How To Fix CFB420 - Difference between confirmation &1/&2; material document &3/&4

CFB420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Difference between confirmation &1/&2; material document &3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB420 - Difference between confirmation &1/&2; material document &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message CFB420 indicates a discrepancy between a confirmation and a material document. This typically occurs in the context of production or inventory management, where the system expects the confirmation data to match the material document data, but finds differences.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes during the confirmation process or when creating the material document.
  Timing Issues: The confirmation may have been processed before the material document was created or updated, leading to mismatches.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues with the configuration of the production order or material management settings that lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Production Orders: If a production order is changed after confirmations have been made, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, discrepancies can occur if the batch numbers do not match.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFB420 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Confirmation and Material Document: Review