How To Fix COOS006 - Order has already been finally confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Order has already been finally confirmed

What causes this issue?

The order has already been finally confirmed and therefore cannot
split.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS006 - Order has already been finally confirmed ?

  The SAP error message COOS006 ("Order has already been finally confirmed") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when you attempt to perform an operation that is not allowed because the order has already been confirmed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as trying to confirm an order that has already been marked as completed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Final Confirmation: The order has already been confirmed as complete, meaning that all necessary operations have been finished, and no further changes can be made.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to prevent any modifications or confirmations once an order reaches a certain status.
  User Actions: A user may have inadvertently attempted to confirm an order that was already confirmed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in question. You can do this by navigating to the order in the SAP system and checking its confirmation status.
  Review Confirmations: If you need to make changes, you may need to reverse the final confirmation if your business process allows it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like CO13 (for production orders) or CO02 (to change the order).
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to understand the implications of reversing confirmations.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the order needs to be modified, it may be best to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your organization's processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Order), CO03 (Display Order), and CO13 (Order Confirmations).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to confirm or change orders in the system.
  Business Processes: Understand your organization's business processes regarding order confirmations and how they align with SAP functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates that may address specific issues related to order confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the COOS006 error and understand the context in which it occurs.