How To Fix PPC0052 - Subsequent processes are still open for a confirmation of order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Subsequent processes are still open for a confirmation of order &1

What causes this issue?

The synchronous or asynchronous goods movements for confirmation number
&V3&, for reporting point &V2&, in order &V1& have not yet taken place.

System Response

The action cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Post the goods movements before carrying out the action. This can be
triggered manually in transaction PPCGO in R/3, for example.

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 PPC0052 - Subsequent processes are still open for a confirmation of order &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPC0052 indicates that there are still subsequent processes open for a confirmation of a specific order (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when you attempt to confirm an order that has not yet been fully processed or has dependencies that need to be resolved.
  Cause:
  
  Open Subsequent Processes: The order you are trying to confirm has subsequent processes (like goods movements, confirmations, or other related activities) that are still open. This could include open production orders, purchase orders, or other related documents that have not been completed.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data that prevents the confirmation from being processed.
  Status Issues: The order may be in a status that does not allow for confirmation due to business rules or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Processes: Review the order in question to identify any open subsequent processes. You can do this by checking the order status and any related documents in the system.
  Complete Open Processes: If there are open processes, complete them before attempting to confirm the order again. This may involve:
  
  Completing any outstanding goods movements.
  Finalizing any related confirmations or activities.
  
  
  Review Order Status: Ensure that the order is in a status that allows for confirmation. If necessary, change the status of the order to allow for confirmation.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific steps related to the type of order you are working with.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or CO11N (Confirm Production Order) to check the status of the order and related processes.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required to resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPC0052 error message in SAP.