How To Fix COCM143 - Subsequent operation & in order & has already been confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 143

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

What causes this issue?

In the change profile &V3& is was specified that the status
<ZH>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 COCM143 - Subsequent operation & in order & has already been confirmed ?

  The SAP error message COCM143 indicates that a subsequent operation in a production order has already been confirmed. This typically occurs in the context of production order processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with confirmations of operations in a manufacturing environment.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to confirm an operation that is dependent on a previous operation that has already been confirmed. In SAP, operations in a production order are often linked sequentially, meaning that you cannot confirm a subsequent operation until all preceding operations have been confirmed. If you try to confirm an operation that has already been confirmed, or if the system detects that the order of operations has been violated, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCM143 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Status: Review the confirmation status of the operations in the production order. You can do this by navigating to the production order in the SAP system and checking the operation details.
  
  
  Review Operation Sequence: Ensure that you are confirming the operations in the correct sequence. Confirm the previous operations before attempting to confirm the subsequent one.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for confirming operations (e.g., CO11N for single confirmations or CO15 for collective confirmations).
  
  
  Undo Previous Confirmations: If necessary, you can reverse the confirmation of the previous operation using transaction CO13 (for individual confirmations) or CO14 (for collective confirmations) if you need to make adjustments.
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Order: Ensure that there are no other errors or issues with the production order that might be causing the problem. This includes checking for any missing components or other operational issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (Confirm Production Order), CO15 (Collective Confirmation), and CO13 (Display Confirmation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to confirm operations in the production order.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to production order processing in SAP to better understand the confirmation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COCM143 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.