How To Fix ME367 - No confirmation category &2 allowed for confirmation control key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 367

• Message text: No confirmation category &2 allowed for confirmation control key &1

What causes this issue?

Automatic creation of inbound deliveries is defined for the
confirmation control key in question.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME367 - No confirmation category &2 allowed for confirmation control key &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME367 "No confirmation category &2 allowed for confirmation control key &1" typically occurs in the context of production or procurement processes when there is an issue with the confirmation control key settings in the system. This error indicates that the confirmation category being used is not allowed for the specified confirmation control key.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The confirmation control key may not be configured to allow the specific confirmation category you are trying to use. Each confirmation control key can be associated with specific confirmation categories, and if the category does not match, this error will occur.
  Missing or Incomplete Settings: The settings for the confirmation control key may be incomplete or missing in the configuration.
  User Error: The user may have selected an incorrect confirmation category when trying to confirm a production order or a goods movement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Control Key Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the confirmation control key in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Production > Shop Floor Control > Confirmation > Define Confirmation Control Key.
  
  
  Verify that the confirmation control key (&1) is correctly configured to allow the confirmation category (&2) you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Confirmation Category:
  
  If the confirmation category is not allowed for the control key, you may need to either change the confirmation category to one that is allowed or modify the configuration to include the desired category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to confirmation control keys and categories to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct selection of confirmation categories and the implications of using different control keys.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the confirmation process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO11N (for confirming production orders) or MB1A (for goods movements) to replicate the error and test solutions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME367 error and ensure that your confirmation processes in SAP function correctly.