How To Fix QT226 - Confirmation not allowed or not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Confirmation not allowed or not activated

What causes this issue?

You want to branch to the details screen for PP confirmation data.
This is not possible, however, since the indicator for "no confirmation"
is active. This is the case because confirmation is either not allowed,
was not activated or an existing confirmation was canceled.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT226 - Confirmation not allowed or not activated ?

  The SAP error message QT226 ("Confirmation not allowed or not activated") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when you attempt to confirm an operation that is not set up to allow confirmations. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of QT226 Error
  
  
  Confirmation Not Activated: The confirmation for the operation in the routing or production order is not activated. This can happen if the confirmation settings in the order type or the routing are not configured to allow confirmations.
  
  
  Order Type Settings: The order type used for the production order may not be configured to allow confirmations. Each order type can have specific settings that determine whether confirmations are permitted.
  
  
  Routing Settings: The routing associated with the production order may not have confirmation enabled for the specific operation.
  
  
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow confirmations (e.g., if it is already completed or closed).
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to confirm may not have the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations for that order type.
  
  
  Solutions to QT226 Error
  
  
  Check Confirmation Settings:
  
  Go to the production order or routing and check if the confirmation is activated for the relevant operation.
  In the routing, ensure that the operation has the confirmation indicator set.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type in the Customizing settings (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Ensure that the "Confirmations allowed" option is enabled for the relevant order type.
  
  
  
  Inspect Routing:
  
  Review the routing for the production order to ensure that the operation is set up to allow confirmations.
  You can check this in the routing transaction (Transaction code: CA03).
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Verify the status of the production order. If it is completed or closed, you will not be able to confirm it.
  You can check the status in the production order display (Transaction code: CO03).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to confirm the production order. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CA03: Display Routing
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to confirmations and error QT226.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for confirming production orders and understand the implications of the order type and routing settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QT226 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.