How To Fix O9720 - Previous shipment &1 not confirmed (status &2); enter prior-to-load

O9720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Previous shipment &1 not confirmed (status &2); enter prior-to-load

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O9720 - Details

• The SAP error message O9720 indicates that there is an issue with the confirmation of a previous shipment in the system. Specifically, it means that the previous shipment (identified by &1) has not been confirmed, and its status is indicated by &2. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipment processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unconfirmed Shipment: The previous shipment has not been confirmed in the system, which is a prerequisite for processing subsequent shipments.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the previous shipment may not allow for further processing (e.g., it might be in a "Pending" or "In Progress" state).
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry, such as incorrect shipment numbers or statuses being referenced.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the confirmation of the previous shipment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Confirm the Previous Shipment: Navigate to the