How To Fix COCM142 - Subsequent operation & in order & has already been partially confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Subsequent operation & in order & has already been partially confirmed

What causes this issue?

In the change profile &V3& it was specified that the status <ZH>partly
confirmed</> of the following operation &V1& in order &V2& 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM142 - Subsequent operation & in order & has already been partially confirmed ?

  The SAP error message COCM142 indicates that a subsequent operation in a production order has already been partially confirmed. This typically occurs in the context of production order processing, where operations are executed in a sequence, and the system is trying to confirm an operation that cannot be fully confirmed because a subsequent operation has already been partially confirmed.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Confirmation: The error arises when an operation that is supposed to be confirmed is dependent on a previous operation that has already been partially confirmed. This means that the system recognizes that the subsequent operation has been started or completed to some extent, which prevents further confirmations on the previous operation.
  Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for further confirmations, such as being partially completed or having certain restrictions based on the configuration.
  Incorrect Sequence: The operations may not have been confirmed in the correct sequence, leading to inconsistencies in the order processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmation Status: Review the confirmation status of the operations in the production order. You can do this by navigating to the production order and checking the operations tab to see which operations have been confirmed and their statuses.
  Complete or Reverse Partial Confirmations: If an operation has been partially confirmed, you may need to complete that confirmation or reverse it if it was done incorrectly. This can be done using transaction codes like CO11N (for confirmations) or CO13 (for reversing confirmations).
  Confirm in Correct Order: Ensure that you are confirming operations in the correct sequence as defined in the routing. If you need to confirm a previous operation, make sure that all subsequent operations are either fully confirmed or not started.
  Review Order Settings: Check the production order settings and ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that prevent further confirmations. This may involve reviewing the order type and its configuration in the system.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or customizations in your system that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), CO11N (Enter Production Order Confirmation), and CO13 (Cancel Production Order Confirmation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to confirm operations in the production order, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.