How To Fix MPE_EXEC_SFO012 - Operation &1 does not require confirmations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_SFO - Messages for Shop Floor Orders

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Operation &1 does not require confirmations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO012 - Operation &1 does not require confirmations ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO012 with the description "Operation &1 does not require confirmations" typically occurs in the context of production planning or manufacturing processes within SAP. This message indicates that the operation you are trying to confirm does not require any confirmation, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Operation Configuration: The operation in question may be configured in such a way that it does not require confirmation. This can be set in the routing or work center settings.
  Production Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow confirmations for certain operations.
  Confirmation Settings: The confirmation settings for the specific operation or the entire production order may be set to "not required."
  Incorrect Operation: You may be trying to confirm an operation that is not meant to be confirmed, such as a non-manufacturing operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operation Settings: Review the routing and work center settings for the operation in question. Ensure that the operation is set to require confirmation if that is the intended behavior.
  
  Go to the routing in transaction CA03 and check the operation details.
  Check the work center settings in transaction CR02.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order: Check the status of the production order. Ensure that the order is in a status that allows confirmations.
  
  Use transaction CO02 to display the production order and check its status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Confirmation Requirements: If the operation should require confirmation, you may need to adjust the confirmation settings in the production order or routing.
  
  You can change the confirmation settings in the production order or routing if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on how to set up operations and confirmations correctly.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for confirming operations in SAP to avoid confusion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CA03 (Display Routing), and CR02 (Change Work Center).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.