How To Fix IGRAPH001 - Status of order &1 does not allow confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IGRAPH - Messages for the graphics tools in SM and PM

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Status of order &1 does not allow confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IGRAPH001 - Status of order &1 does not allow confirmation ?

  The SAP error message IGRAPH001, which states "Status of order &1 does not allow confirmation," typically occurs when you attempt to confirm an order (such as a production order or a maintenance order) that is in a status that does not permit confirmation. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves checking the order's status and the configuration settings in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that explicitly prohibits confirmation. For example, it could be in a "Closed" or "Cancelled" status.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm the order.
  Order Type Configuration: The configuration of the order type may restrict confirmations under certain conditions.
  Dependencies on Other Processes: The order may depend on other processes that need to be completed before confirmation can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Status: 
  
  Go to the order in question and check its current status. You can do this by using transaction codes like CO03 (for production orders) or IW33 (for maintenance orders).
  If the order is in a status that does not allow confirmation, you may need to change the status or take appropriate actions to allow confirmation.
  
  
  
  Change Order Status:
  
  If the order is in a status that should allow confirmation, but it is not, you may need to change the status using transaction codes like CO02 (for production orders) or IW32 (for maintenance orders).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to confirm the order has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the order type allows confirmations under the desired conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the order type and its allowed statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO03, CO02, IW33, IW32, and others related to order management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to IGRAPH001 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to users in the SAP system to ensure they have the necessary permissions for order confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.