How To Fix MMPUR_CONF002 - Confirmation category missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CONF - Messages for Confirmations in Purchasing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Confirmation category missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CONF002 - Confirmation category missing ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CONF002 indicates that a confirmation category is missing in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a confirmation for a purchase order or a production order, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the confirmation category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The confirmation category has not been defined in the system for the relevant document type or process.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the confirmation category may not be correctly assigned to the relevant purchasing or production order types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create confirmations for the specified category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Confirmation Category:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Confirmation > Define Confirmation Categories.
  Check if the required confirmation category is defined. If not, create a new confirmation category as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Confirmation Category:
  
  Ensure that the confirmation category is assigned to the relevant document types (e.g., purchase orders, production orders).
  This can also be done in the SPRO settings under the same path as above.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the confirmation category is defined but still not working, review the configuration settings to ensure they are correctly set up for the specific process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring confirmation categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or CO11N (Confirm Production Order) to test the confirmation process after making the necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to confirmation categories and provide additional solutions or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, 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 MMPUR_CONF002 error and successfully process confirmations in SAP.