How To Fix L3738 - No items to be confirmed were found (external system is active)

L3738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 738

• Message text: No items to be confirmed were found (external system is active)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3738 - No items to be confirmed were found (external system is active) ?

  The SAP error message L3738: No items to be confirmed were found (external system is active) typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management when trying to confirm goods movements or deliveries. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any items that need confirmation, particularly when an external system is involved in the process.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Confirmations: There may be no items that require confirmation in the system. This can happen if all items have already been confirmed or if there are no items pending confirmation.
  External System Configuration: If an external system (like a third-party logistics provider) is active, it may be managing confirmations, and the SAP system may not have any items to confirm because the external system has already processed them.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find items for confirmation may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no items being