How To Fix O9537 - Shipment has open confirmation & (L=Loading, D=Del.Conf.); confirm

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Shipment has open confirmation & (L=Loading, D=Del.Conf.); confirm

What causes this issue?

There are quantities saved without confirmation. The message indicates
whether the quantity comes from Loading (L) or Delivery Confirmation
(D).

System Response

Error; no further processing

How to fix this error?

Confirm the open postings in load or delivery confirmation. You may also
delete the quantity items and confirmation to get to a clear status of
the shipment.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9537 - Shipment has open confirmation & (L=Loading, D=Del.Conf.); confirm ?

  The SAP error message O9537 indicates that there is an issue with a shipment that has open confirmations. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipments that require confirmation of loading or delivery.
  Cause:
  The error message O9537 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Open Confirmations: The shipment has pending confirmations that need to be addressed before further processing can occur. This could be related to loading confirmations (L) or delivery confirmations (D).
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the shipment or confirmation documents that need to be resolved.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O9537 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Confirmations:
  
  Navigate to the shipment in question and check for any open confirmations. You can do this by reviewing the shipment document in the SAP system.
  Confirm any pending loading or delivery confirmations as required.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Actions:
  
  If there are any actions that need to be taken (e.g., confirming the loading of goods), complete those actions in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly in the shipment and confirmation documents.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to shipment processing in SAP. Ensure that they align with your business processes and requirements.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect that there may be a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling shipment confirmations and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) to manage shipments effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error O9537 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP Logistics Execution (LE) and Transportation Management (TM) to better understand shipment processing and confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the O9537 error message in SAP.