How To Fix CMFU053 - Goods movements are assigned to operation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMFU - Message Class for Function Group CMFU (Confirmation)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Goods movements are assigned to operation &

What causes this issue?

You have entered goods movements, which you must assign to an
operation, since at least one
<DS:GLOS.3526BF35AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>operation</> or
<DS:GLOS.3526C4D1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sub-operation</> is available
in the time confirmation table.

System Response

The system assigns the goods movements entered to the first entry in
the time confirmation table. If this is a sub-operation, the goods
movements are assigned to the operation, to which this sub-operation
belongs.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMFU053 - Goods movements are assigned to operation & ?

  The SAP error message CMFU053 indicates that there are goods movements that are assigned to a specific operation in a production order or process order. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action (like deleting or changing the order) that is not allowed because there are still goods movements linked to that operation.
  Cause:
  
  Goods Movements Exist: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more goods movements (such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings) that have been recorded against the operation in question.
  Incomplete Process: The operation may not be fully completed, and the system is preventing changes to ensure data integrity.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or pending activities related to the operation that need to be resolved first.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Movements: Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to check for any goods movements associated with the operation. Identify and review these movements.
  Complete or Reverse Movements: If the goods movements are no longer needed, you may need to reverse them or complete the necessary transactions. This could involve:
  
  Posting a goods issue or goods receipt.
  Reversing a previous goods movement if it was posted in error.
  
  
  Close the Operation: If the operation is complete and all goods movements are accounted for, ensure that the operation is marked as complete in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review the production order or process order documentation to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked operations that might be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions on the production order or goods movements.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMFU053 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.