How To Fix MPE_EXEC_CONF057 - Operation activity must be confirmed retroactively

MPE_EXEC_CONF057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Operation activity must be confirmed retroactively

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF057 - Operation activity must be confirmed retroactively ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_CONF057, which states "Operation activity must be confirmed retroactively," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or maintenance order confirmations. This error indicates that the system expects a confirmation for an operation that is already in the past, meaning that the confirmation date is earlier than the scheduled start date of the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The confirmation date you are trying to enter is earlier than the planned start date of the operation.
  Settings in the System: The system may be configured to require retroactive confirmations for certain operations, which can lead to this error if the confirmation is not within the allowed timeframe.
  Order Status: The order may have been completed or closed, preventing further confirmations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmation Date: Ensure that the confirmation date you are entering is within the allowed range. If you need to confirm an operation that is in the past, make sure that