How To Fix RM033 - Confirmation for this material, plant, and version only possible in MES

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Confirmation for this material, plant, and version only possible in MES

What causes this issue?

The ERP system is integrated with an MES. In the data replication
framework (DRF), you have created a distribution model for the business
object <ZK>Planned Order</>. The material, the plant, and the production
version of this confirmation have already been defined as filter
criteria in the DRF filter (transaction DRFF). Planned orders with the
same material, same plant, and same production version are replicated to
the MES and should be confirmed there. To avoid inconsistencies, no
confirmation may be entered in ERP for these three criteria.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM033 - Confirmation for this material, plant, and version only possible in MES ?

  The SAP error message RM033 indicates that a confirmation for a specific material, plant, and version can only be processed in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This typically occurs in environments where integration with MES is required for production confirmations, and the standard SAP system is not configured to handle confirmations for that specific scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Integration with MES: The system is set up to require confirmations to be processed through an MES rather than directly in SAP. This is common in manufacturing environments where MES systems manage real-time production data.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in SAP may be set to restrict confirmations for certain materials or plants to only be processed through an MES.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that dictate how confirmations are handled, including whether they can be processed in SAP or must go through an MES.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use MES for Confirmation: If your organization uses an MES, you should perform the confirmation through that system as per the established processes.
  Check Configuration: If you believe that confirmations should be allowed in SAP, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the production order settings.
  Checking the material master settings for the specific material and plant.
  Ensuring that the integration with MES is correctly set up if it is intended to be used.
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unsure about the configuration or how to proceed, consult with your IT department or SAP support team. They can provide insights into the specific setup of your SAP environment and whether changes are needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context on how to handle confirmations in your specific setup.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production confirmations and MES integration to understand the expected processes and configurations.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in production confirmations are trained on the correct procedures, especially if they need to use an MES.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RM033 error and ensure that production confirmations are processed correctly in your environment.