How To Fix ME139 - Please enter confirmation control key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Please enter confirmation control key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME139 - Please enter confirmation control key ?

  The SAP error message ME139 ("Please enter confirmation control key") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a confirmation control key to be entered, which is necessary for processing confirmations related to production orders or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Confirmation Control Key: The confirmation control key is not specified in the production order or the relevant transaction. This key is essential for determining how confirmations are processed.
  Configuration Issues: The confirmation control key may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant production order type.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the confirmation control key while trying to confirm a production order or perform a goods movement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Confirmation Control Key: When prompted with the error message, ensure that you enter a valid confirmation control key in the relevant field. This key can usually be found in the production order or the configuration settings.
  Check Production Order Settings: Review the production order to ensure that the confirmation control key is correctly assigned. You can do this by navigating to the production order details and checking the relevant fields.
  Configuration Review: If the confirmation control key is missing or not functioning as expected, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the confirmation control keys are properly set up in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction codes like OPL8 (for confirmation control key settings).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the confirmation control key and how to do so correctly in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirming production orders) and COHV (for mass processing of confirmations).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on confirmation control keys and their usage in production order processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing confirmation control key and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the ME139 error and proceed with your transaction.