How To Fix PPC0602 - Maintain the confirmation profile in your user settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Maintain the confirmation profile in your user settings

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned parameter <LS>/SAPAPO/PPC1</> a confirmation
profile in the user settings.

System Response

The confirmation can only be created once a profile has been selected.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to do this dialog step before creating the
confirmation, you can assign a confirmation profile to parameter
/SAPAPO/PPC1 in the user settings for the current user.
You define a confirmation profile in the Implementation Guide under
<LS>Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Supply Chain Planning ->
Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) -> Production
Confirmation -> <DS:SIMG.APO_PPS_RUECK01>Set Profile
</>.</>

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 PPC0602 - Maintain the confirmation profile in your user settings ?

  The SAP error message PPC0602, which states "Maintain the confirmation profile in your user settings," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a confirmation process (such as confirming production orders or operations) without having a confirmation profile set up in their user settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a confirmation profile in the user's settings. The confirmation profile is necessary for the system to know how to handle confirmations for production orders, including settings related to how confirmations are processed, whether they are mandatory, and other related parameters.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the confirmation profile in your user settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the user settings by entering the transaction code SU3 in the command field or by going to the menu path: System > User Profile > Own Data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Confirmation Profile:
  
  In the user profile screen, go to the "Parameters" tab.
  Here, you can add a new parameter for the confirmation profile. The parameter name for the confirmation profile is typically CONF_PROFILE.
  Enter the appropriate confirmation profile value that you want to use. This value should correspond to a valid confirmation profile defined in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the confirmation profile, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In:
  
  It may be necessary to log out of the SAP system and log back in for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Confirmation Profiles: These profiles are defined in the system and can be customized based on the requirements of the organization. They determine how confirmations are processed and can include settings for automatic goods movements, confirmation types, and more.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain user settings and to perform confirmations.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation, which may provide specific guidelines on setting up confirmation profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.