How To Fix ME130 - With &, the last confirmation cat. must be GR-relevant (please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: With &, the last confirmation cat. must be GR-relevant (please correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME130 - With &, the last confirmation cat. must be GR-relevant (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message ME130 indicates that there is an issue with the confirmation category in a goods receipt (GR) process. Specifically, it suggests that the last confirmation category must be relevant for goods receipt, and the system is prompting you to correct this.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or when processing goods movements. The main causes include:
  
  
  Incorrect Confirmation Category: The last confirmation category used in the process is not set to be relevant for goods receipt. This can happen if the confirmation category is incorrectly configured or if the wrong category is selected during the confirmation process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system for confirmation categories may not align with the requirements for goods receipt processing.
  
  
  Process Flow Issues: There may be a deviation in the expected process flow, such as missing steps or incorrect sequence of operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME130 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Category:
  
  Review the confirmation category used in the last confirmation. Ensure that it is set to a category that is relevant for goods receipt. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for confirmation categories in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the confirmation category is not set correctly, you may need to adjust the configuration in the system. This can typically be done by an SAP administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization. The configuration can be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Confirmation ? Define Confirmation Categories.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Process Steps:
  
  Ensure that all necessary steps in the production order or goods movement process have been completed correctly. Check for any missing confirmations or incorrect sequences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the confirmation categories and their relevance to goods receipt.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test confirmation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform confirmations and goods receipts.
  Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on the correct processes and configurations related to confirmations and goods receipts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME130 error and ensure that the confirmation categories are correctly set for goods receipt processing.