How To Fix QT218 - Set indicator 'No Confirmation'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QT - QM: Inspection during production (with inspection points)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Set indicator 'No Confirmation'

What causes this issue?

You have canceled quantities that have already been confirmed, without
setting the indicator for cancelling PP confirmations.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Set the indicator <LS>No confirmation</>, or enter a quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT218 - Set indicator 'No Confirmation' ?

  The SAP error message QT218, which states "Set indicator 'No Confirmation'," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders or confirmations in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is expecting a confirmation for a production order, but the relevant indicator has not been set.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Settings: The production order or the relevant material master may not be configured correctly to allow for confirmations.
  Order Type Settings: The order type used for the production order may not have the confirmation indicator set.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm the production order.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to a situation where the system expects a confirmation that has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QT218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the production order type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Order ? Order Types ? Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the "No Confirmation" indicator is set correctly for the order type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material to ensure that it is set up correctly for production confirmations.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the relevant views.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Process Flow:
  
  Review the process flow to ensure that all necessary steps have been completed before attempting to confirm the production order.
  Make sure that any prerequisites for confirmation (like goods receipt or prior operations) have been completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirming production orders) and CO02 (for changing production orders).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on production order management and confirmations in SAP to better understand the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QT218 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.