How To Fix REM_MESSAGES009 - Incorrect confirmation type code supplied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REM_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Incorrect confirmation type code supplied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REM_MESSAGES009 - Incorrect confirmation type code supplied. ?

  The SAP error message REM_MESSAGES009 ("Incorrect confirmation type code supplied") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA systems when there is an issue with the confirmation type code being used in a process, such as production confirmations or order confirmations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Confirmation Type Code: The confirmation type code being used does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The confirmation type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the confirmation type code entered by the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified confirmation type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Type Code:
  
  Verify that the confirmation type code you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the system or consulting the documentation.
  Ensure that the code is not misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for confirmation types in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the confirmation type is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the confirmation type. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the confirmation type codes relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or user roles, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to confirmations, such as CO11N (for production confirmations) or CO15 (for order confirmations).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the REM_MESSAGES009 error message in SAP.