How To Fix MEPO156 - Date/quantity fix set, although no confirmation found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Date/quantity fix set, although no confirmation found

What causes this issue?

You are processing a stock transport order item and have selected the
<DS:DE.ME_FIXMG>Fix Date/Quantity</>checkbox. The availability check
could not confirm anything for the desired date. If you still fix date
and time for this purchase order item, you thereby accept the quantity
zero and are no longer expecting a delivery for the purchase order item.
This prevents rescheduling.

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?

If you want to reschedule the open requirement quantity of the purchase
order item at a later point in time, with the aim of receiving
confirmations for the desired quantity, deselect this checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO156 - Date/quantity fix set, although no confirmation found ?

  The SAP error message MEPO156 ("Date/quantity fix set, although no confirmation found") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with scheduling agreements or purchase orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to the delivery dates or quantities that have been fixed in the system, but no corresponding confirmations have been found.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Confirmations: The system expects confirmations for the fixed dates and quantities, but none exist.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in the data entered for the purchase order or scheduling agreement, such as incorrect delivery dates or quantities.
  Inconsistent Status: The status of the purchase order or scheduling agreement may not be updated correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Confirmations: Verify if any confirmations have been created for the relevant purchase