How To Fix MPE_EXEC_CONF020 - Could not confirm. Operation &1 of order &2 has not been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_CONF - Messages for Shop Floor Order Confirmation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Could not confirm. Operation &1 of order &2 has not been released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF020 - Could not confirm. Operation &1 of order &2 has not been released ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF020 indicates that there is an issue with confirming an operation in a production order. Specifically, the message states that the operation (&1) of the order (&2) has not been released, which means that the operation cannot be confirmed until it is released.
  Cause:
  
  Operation Not Released: The most common cause of this error is that the operation you are trying to confirm has not been released. In SAP, operations in production orders must be released before they can be confirmed.
  Order Status: The production order itself may not be in a status that allows for confirmations. For example, if the order is in a "created" or "blocked" status, confirmations will not be allowed.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from confirming the operation.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the confirmation of the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Operation: 
  
  Go to the production order in transaction code CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Check the status of the operation. If it is not released, release it by selecting the operation and using the "Release" function.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status: 
  
  Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows for confirmations. If it is not, you may need to change the status of the order.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to confirm operations in production orders. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to production order confirmations. This may involve checking the settings in the Production Planning (PP) module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and related processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CO11N: Confirm Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Manuals: Consult user manuals or training materials related to production order processing in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully confirm the operation in the production order.