How To Fix OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON072 - No confirmation number could be determined (item &1)

OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON - Messages for Services in Purchasing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No confirmation number could be determined (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON072 - No confirmation number could be determined (item &1) ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON072, which states "No confirmation number could be determined (item &1)," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, confirmations, or related documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a confirmation number for a specific item in a purchase order or related document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Confirmation: The most common cause is that a confirmation for the item has not been created or recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for confirmations to be processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase order or the item, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the confirmation from being generated or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or