How To Fix OIJ_NOM014 - Preceding customer nomination &1 is not confirmed yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_NOM - TSW - Nominaition message class

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Preceding customer nomination &1 is not confirmed yet

What causes this issue?

You tried to confirm the carrier nomination &V2&.
This nomination is linked to the customer nomination &V1& via the
document &V3&.
Nomination &V1& is not confirmed yet.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please confirm the customer nomination &V1& first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_NOM014 - Preceding customer nomination &1 is not confirmed yet ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_NOM014, which states "Preceding customer nomination &1 is not confirmed yet," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) module when dealing with customer nominations. This error indicates that there is a nomination that has not been confirmed, which is preventing further processing of subsequent nominations.
  Cause:
  
  Unconfirmed Nomination: The primary cause of this error is that there is a preceding customer nomination that has not been confirmed. In the context of the OIJ module, nominations must be confirmed before any subsequent nominations can be processed.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with how the nominations were entered, such as missing information or incorrect data.
  Workflow Issues: There may be workflow or approval processes that have not been completed, leading to the nomination not being confirmed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Confirm the Preceding Nomination: 
  
  Navigate to the nomination that is referenced in the error message (indicated by &1).
  Check the status of the nomination and confirm it if it is in a state that allows confirmation.
  Ensure that all required fields and data are correctly filled out before confirming.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Review any dependencies or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled before the nomination can be confirmed.
  Ensure that all related documents or approvals are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Processes: 
  
  If your organization uses a workflow for nominations, check to see if the nomination is stuck in a workflow process and needs to be approved or processed by a specific user or role.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling nominations in the OIJ module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after confirming the nomination and checking for dependencies, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the OIJ module that may help you navigate nominations and confirmations (e.g., OIJNOM for managing nominations).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to confirm the nomination has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIJ_NOM014 error and proceed with your customer nominations in SAP.