How To Fix EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP009 - Confirmation cannot be posted as Conf Control Key is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP - EDI Order Response

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Confirmation cannot be posted as Conf Control Key is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP009 - Confirmation cannot be posted as Conf Control Key is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message "EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP009 Confirmation cannot be posted as Conf Control Key is not maintained" typically occurs in the context of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) process, particularly when dealing with order confirmations in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to post a confirmation because the confirmation control key has not been set up or maintained for the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Confirmation Control Key: The primary cause of this error is that the confirmation control key is not defined for the relevant material or order type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to EDI or the specific order type being processed.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary settings for EDI confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Control Key:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > EDI > Define Confirmation Control Key.
  Ensure that a confirmation control key is defined and that it is correctly assigned to the relevant order type.
  
  
  
  Assign Confirmation Control Key:
  
  If the confirmation control key is missing, you will need to create or assign it to the relevant material or order type.
  You can do this by going to the material master (Transaction MM02) and checking the purchasing view to see if the confirmation control key is maintained.
  
  
  
  Check EDI Settings:
  
  Ensure that the EDI settings for the relevant message type are correctly configured.
  Check the partner profiles (Transaction WE20) to ensure that the correct settings are in place for the trading partner involved in the EDI transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master and vendor master data are correctly set up for EDI processing.
  Ensure that all necessary fields related to EDI and confirmations are filled out.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the confirmation can now be posted without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  MM02: Change Material Master.
  WE20: Partner Profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on EDI configuration and confirmation control keys.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post the confirmation.