How To Fix ME137 - Confirmation category & not defined for confirmation key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Confirmation category & not defined for confirmation key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME137 - Confirmation category & not defined for confirmation key & ?

  The SAP error message ME137 indicates that there is an issue with the confirmation category not being defined for the specified confirmation key in the context of a confirmation process, typically related to production orders or purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The confirmation category for the specified confirmation key has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for confirmations have not been properly set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Confirmation Key: The confirmation key being used may not be valid or may not correspond to a defined confirmation category.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the confirmation category.
  System Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the confirmation category was inadvertently removed or altered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for confirmation categories (e.g., Production -> Confirmation -> Define Confirmation Categories).
  Ensure that the confirmation category for the specified confirmation key is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Confirmation Key:
  
  Check the confirmation key being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is valid and corresponds to a defined confirmation category.
  You can check the confirmation keys in the configuration settings as well.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the specific configuration of your SAP system to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO11N (for confirming production orders) or MFBF (for confirmations related to goods movements) depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ME137 error in your SAP system.