How To Fix PPC0617 - Confirmations for the cancelled order were not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Confirmations for the cancelled order were not deleted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to reset an order with <LS>Reset Confirmation Status
</>.
If the order is subsequently deleted in the liveCache, the old
confirmations will be deleted using the archiving report. However, the
order for which the confirmations should be archived, continues to exist
.

System Response

The confirmations created for the order will not be archived.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPC0617 - Confirmations for the cancelled order were not deleted ?

  The SAP error message PPC0617, which states "Confirmations for the cancelled order were not deleted," typically occurs in the context of production order processing. This error indicates that there are existing confirmations related to a production order that has been cancelled, and the system is unable to delete these confirmations automatically.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Confirmations: The primary cause of this error is that there are confirmations (e.g., production confirmations, goods movements) that have already been recorded against the production order that has been cancelled.
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains data integrity, and it does not allow the deletion of confirmations for cancelled orders to prevent inconsistencies in reporting and tracking.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CO11N (for confirming production) or CO13 (for displaying confirmations) to check if there are any existing confirmations for the cancelled order.
  
  
  
  Delete Confirmations Manually:
  
  If you find confirmations that need to be deleted, you can do so manually. Use transaction CO13 to display the confirmations and then delete them if necessary.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction CO14 to delete confirmations for a specific order.
  
  
  
  Review Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the production order is indeed in a cancelled status. You can check this using transaction CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order).
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete confirmations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might affect the deletion of confirmations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO11N: Confirm Production Order
  CO13: Display Confirmations
  CO14: Delete Confirmations
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPC0617 error and manage the confirmations related to cancelled production orders effectively.