How To Fix MILL_PC349 - Confirmation profile &1 not suited for use with documentary batches

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Confirmation profile &1 not suited for use with documentary batches

What causes this issue?

The documentary batch function is active in your system. Since the
confirmation profile &V1& contains screens specific to Mill Products,
it cannot be used for confirmations with documentary batches.

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

System Response

You cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

You can do the following:
Use a confirmation profile that does not contain any screens specific to
Mill Products. However, this means that you cannot use process batches.
Deactivate the documentary batch in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC349 - Confirmation profile &1 not suited for use with documentary batches ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC349 indicates that the confirmation profile specified is not suitable for use with documentary batches. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and batch management, particularly when dealing with batch-related processes in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Confirmation Profile: The confirmation profile assigned to the production order or process order is not configured to handle documentary batches.
  Batch Management Settings: The settings for batch management in the material master or the configuration of the confirmation profile may not align with the requirements for documentary batches.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for handling documentary batches may not be set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for confirmation profiles in SAP (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Verify that the confirmation profile assigned to the order is appropriate for documentary batches. If not, you may need to assign a different confirmation profile that supports documentary batches.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the batch management settings are correctly configured for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system is set up to handle documentary batches correctly.
  This may involve adjusting settings in the batch management configuration or the production order settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to confirm that the error no longer occurs when processing the order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on confirmation profiles and batch management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: In SAP, batch management allows for the tracking and management of materials in batches, which is essential for industries that require strict quality control and traceability.
  Confirmation Profiles: These profiles define how confirmations are processed in production orders, including how quantities are confirmed and how batch information is handled.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or consult with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.