How To Fix CO_MES_INT020 - Order &1 partially confirmed; not possible to distribute to MES

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Order &1 partially confirmed; not possible to distribute to MES

What causes this issue?

The order &V1& has operations for which confirmations have already been
entered in ERP. Due to the changing of an order attribute, the order is
now relevant to distribution to an MES. However, orders that are to be
distributed to an MES can only be completely processed there.

System Response

The system will not allow the order to be released or saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the attribute that makes the order relevant to distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT020 - Order &1 partially confirmed; not possible to distribute to MES ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT020 indicates that an order has been partially confirmed, which prevents the system from distributing the confirmation data to the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This situation typically arises in environments where SAP is integrated with an MES for real-time production monitoring and control.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Confirmation: The order in question has been partially confirmed, meaning that not all operations or components have been completed or confirmed in the system.
  Integration Issues: The integration settings between SAP and the MES may not allow for partial confirmations to be sent, as the MES may require complete confirmations for processing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in SAP for the MES interface may not be set up to handle partial confirmations.
  Order Status: The status of the order may not allow for distribution to the MES if it is not fully confirmed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete the Confirmation: Ensure that all operations related to the order are fully confirmed in SAP. This may involve confirming any remaining components or operations.
  Check Integration Settings: Review the integration settings between SAP and the MES to determine if partial confirmations can be sent. If not, consider adjusting the settings or discussing with your technical team.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the MES interface in SAP. Ensure that it is set up to handle the type of confirmations you are working with.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling procedures to manage partial confirmations. This may involve creating a process to handle these cases specifically.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling MES integration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on handling partial confirmations in the context of MES integration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirmations) and COHV (for mass processing of confirmations) to manage order confirmations effectively.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the confirmation process and integration with the MES.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the partial confirmation and ensuring proper configuration and integration settings, you should be able to resolve the CO_MES_INT020 error and facilitate the distribution of order confirmations to the MES.