How To Fix OIJ_NOM518 - Perform upstream confirmation

OIJ_NOM518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_NOM - TSW - Nominaition message class

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Perform upstream confirmation

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OIJ_NOM518 - Details

• The SAP error message OIJ_NOM518, which states "Perform upstream confirmation," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (OIJ) module, particularly when dealing with upstream processes such as production, transportation, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a requirement for a confirmation step in the upstream process that has not been completed. It indicates that the system expects a confirmation from a previous step or process before proceeding with the current operation. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Confirmation: A required confirmation for a previous operation (like production or transportation) has not been recorded.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to a situation where the system is unable to proceed without the necessary confirmations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain confirmations to be completed before allowing further actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIJ_NOM518 error, you