How To Fix MPE_EXEC_CONF022 - Could not confirm. Order &1 is closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Could not confirm. Order &1 is closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF022 - Could not confirm. Order &1 is closed ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF022 indicates that there is an issue with confirming an order because the order in question is closed. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the order you are trying to confirm has been closed. In SAP, once an order is closed, it is no longer available for further processing, including confirmations. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The order has been fully processed and all necessary confirmations have been made.
  The order has been set to a closed status by a user or through a batch job.
  The order has been archived, making it unavailable for further actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in question. You can do this by navigating to the order in the relevant transaction (e.g., CO03 for production orders) and checking its status.
  
  
  Reopen the Order: If the order needs to be reopened for some reason (e.g., a mistake was made in the confirmation), you may need to change the status of the order. This typically requires specific authorizations and may involve using transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or using a custom program if your organization has one.
  
  
  Create a New Order: If the order is indeed closed and cannot be reopened, you may need to create a new order to handle any additional work or confirmations that need to be processed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review your organization's internal documentation or SAP notes related to order management and confirmations for any specific procedures or policies that may apply.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the order should not be closed, it may be best to contact your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO03 (Display Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO11N (Confirm Production Order).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify order statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on order management and confirmations in SAP to better understand the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and understand the implications of working with closed orders in SAP.