How To Fix MILL_OC053 - Not all preceding operations have been confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_OC - Messages for order combination

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Not all preceding operations have been confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_OC053 - Not all preceding operations have been confirmed ?

  The SAP error message MILL_OC053 indicates that not all preceding operations in a production order or process order have been confirmed. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly in the manufacturing module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to confirm a subsequent operation without confirming all the previous operations. In a production process, operations are usually sequenced, and each operation must be completed and confirmed before moving on to the next one. If any preceding operation is still unconfirmed, the system will prevent you from confirming the current operation to ensure that the production process is followed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MILL_OC053 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Previous Operations: Review the production order or process order to identify which preceding operations have not been confirmed. You can do this by navigating to the order details in SAP.
  
  
  Confirm Previous Operations: Confirm all preceding operations that are