How To Fix COCM138 - Order & has been confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Order & has been confirmed

What causes this issue?

In the change profile &V2& it was specified that the status
<ZH>confirmed</> for order &V1& represents a conflict for the change
step.

System Response

INCLUDE OCM_SYSTEM_RESPONSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE OCM_WHAT_TO_DO OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM138 - Order & has been confirmed ?

  The SAP error message COCM138 ("Order & has been confirmed") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders in SAP. This message indicates that the order you are trying to modify or delete has already been confirmed, meaning that the production process for that order has been completed or partially completed, and the system has recorded the confirmation.
  Cause:
  
  Order Confirmation: The primary cause of this error is that the order has been confirmed in the system. Once an order is confirmed, it is locked for certain types of changes to maintain data integrity.
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow for further modifications or deletions.
  Business Logic: The business process may dictate that confirmed orders cannot be altered to ensure accurate reporting and tracking of production activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Status: Review the status of the order in question. If it is confirmed, you may need to reverse the confirmation if your business process allows it. This can typically be done using transaction codes like CO13 (for production orders) or COHV (for mass processing).
  
  
  Unconfirm the Order: If you need to make changes, you may need to unconfirm the order first. This can be done using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CO13) to reverse the confirmation. Note that this may not be allowed in all scenarios, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure about the implications of unconfirming an order, consult with your production planning or operations team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error is occurring frequently and is causing issues, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP related to order confirmations and statuses to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that you have proper documentation and approval processes in place for modifying confirmed orders to maintain compliance with internal controls.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), CO13 (Unconfirm Production Order), and COHV (Mass Processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on production orders, as restrictions may lead to errors.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in production planning and order management to minimize errors and improve understanding of the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.