How To Fix ME285 - This function only possible for items with confirmation key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: This function only possible for items with confirmation key

What causes this issue?

No confirmation control key has been maintained in item &V2& of
purchase order &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a confirmation control key on the item detail screen of the
purchase order (this is only possible if no goods receipt has yet been
posted):

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME285 - This function only possible for items with confirmation key ?

  The SAP error message ME285, which states "This function only possible for items with confirmation key," typically occurs in the context of purchase orders or goods movements where the system expects certain items to have a confirmation key assigned. This key is essential for tracking confirmations related to the items in question, such as delivery confirmations or production confirmations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Confirmation Key: The item in the purchase order or goods movement does not have a confirmation key assigned. This key is necessary for the system to process confirmations.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the purchase order may not support confirmations, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for confirmations on certain item types or categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME285 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Details:
  
  Go to the