How To Fix COWIPB129 - Not all operations requiring confirmation have been confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Not all operations requiring confirmation have been confirmed

What causes this issue?

You have not yet confirmed all operations of this order that require
confirmation. You therefore cannot finally confirm the order.

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?

Save your data as a partial confirmation.
Confirm all operations requiring confirmation before finally confirming
the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB129 - Not all operations requiring confirmation have been confirmed ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB129 indicates that not all operations requiring confirmation have been confirmed in the context of production orders or process orders. This error typically arises during the confirmation process in production, where the system expects all necessary operations to be confirmed before proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Confirmations: Some operations in the production order have not been confirmed. This can happen if the user has not completed the confirmation for all operations or if there are pending operations that require confirmation.
  Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for further processing until all operations are confirmed.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order that prevents the confirmation of all operations.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped confirming certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operations: Review the production order and check the status of each operation. Ensure that all operations that require confirmation have been confirmed.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the production order in transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order) and checking the operations tab.
  
  
  
  Confirm Missing Operations: If you find any operations that have not been confirmed, proceed to confirm them. You can do this using transaction code CO15 (Confirm Production Order) or CO11N (Single Screen Confirmation).
  
  
  Review Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows for confirmation. If the order is in a locked status, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  Check for Errors: Look for any error messages or warnings that may indicate issues with the order or operations. Resolve any underlying issues that may be preventing confirmations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the confirmation process or the specific operations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO15: Confirm Production Order
  CO11N: Single Screen Confirmation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm operations in the production order.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COWIPB129 error and successfully confirm all required operations in your production order.