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 required before you can confirm the current operation. This can typically be done through the transaction code CO11N (for single confirmations) or CO15 (for collective confirmations).
  
  
  Review Confirmation Status: After confirming the necessary operations, check the confirmation status of the production order to ensure that all required operations are now confirmed.
  
  
  Retry Confirmation: Once all preceding operations are confirmed, attempt to confirm the current operation again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO11N: Single operation confirmation
  CO15: Collective confirmation
  COHV: Mass processing of confirmations
  CO02: Change production order
  CO03: Display production order
  
  
  
  Production Order Structure: Understand the structure of your production orders, including the sequence of operations and their dependencies.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to confirm operations in the production order.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support resources for more detailed guidance on production order confirmations and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MILL_OC053 error and proceed with your production activities in SAP.