How To Fix LL027 - Confirmation of a TO item with zero stock check must be in foreground

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LL - Messages for the warehouse activity monitor

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Confirmation of a TO item with zero stock check must be in foreground

What causes this issue?

When you confirm the transfer order item for a stock removal, the
system must check whether the storage bin will be empty after the item
has been removed. You cannot confirm the transfer order item in
background processing mode.

System Response

The system did not confirm the transfer order item.

How to fix this error?

Reselect the transfer order item and confirm it in the foreground
processing mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LL027 - Confirmation of a TO item with zero stock check must be in foreground ?

  The SAP error message LL027 ("Confirmation of a TO item with zero stock check must be in foreground") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when you are trying to confirm a transfer order (TO) item that has a zero stock check. This error indicates that the system requires the confirmation process to be executed in the foreground rather than in the background.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to confirm a transfer order item that is subject to a zero stock check.
  The system is configured to require that such confirmations be processed interactively (in the foreground) to allow for immediate user intervention or decision-making.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Confirm in Foreground: Ensure that you are confirming the transfer order item in the foreground. This means you should be using a transaction that allows for interactive confirmation, such as using the SAP GUI directly rather than a background job or batch processing.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to transfer order confirmations. You may need to check the settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module to see if there are specific parameters that dictate how confirmations are handled.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation in the foreground. Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent proper execution.
  
  
  Review Transfer Order Settings: Check the specific transfer order settings to see if there are any flags or indicators that require confirmation in the foreground. This may involve looking at the material master data or the transfer order itself.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling transfer order confirmations and the implications of zero stock checks.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) or LT10 (Confirm Transfer Order in Background) to understand how to perform confirmations correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider training sessions on WM processes to better understand how to manage transfer orders and confirmations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the LL027 error and successfully confirm your transfer order items.