How To Fix RM460 - PDC no. &1 is a decoupled confirmation document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 460

• Message text: PDC no. &1 is a decoupled confirmation document

What causes this issue?

The PDC backflush document &V1& is a backflush document with which the
separated goods issues and/or production activities of other
backflushes were posted. Therefore, you can no longer reverse this
document.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM460 - PDC no. &1 is a decoupled confirmation document ?

  The SAP error message RM460 indicates that the confirmation document you are trying to process is a decoupled confirmation document. This typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Control (PPC) when dealing with confirmations in production orders or process orders.
  Cause:
  The error message RM460 is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to process a confirmation that is not linked to the original production order or process order.
  The confirmation document has been created in a way that it is considered "decoupled," meaning it does not have a direct relationship with the original order.
  There may be issues with the configuration of the confirmation process or the way the order was set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Confirmation Document: Verify that the confirmation document number you are using is correct and corresponds to an existing confirmation. Ensure that it is not mistakenly entered or referenced.
  
  
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the production order or process order to ensure it is still open and can accept confirmations. If the order is closed or completed, you may not be able to process further confirmations.
  
  
  Decoupled Confirmation Handling: If you are intentionally working with decoupled confirmations, ensure that your process is set up correctly to handle them. This may involve specific configurations in your SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to decoupled confirmations to understand the implications and how to manage them properly.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access to system configuration, review the settings related to confirmation processing in your SAP system. Ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Decoupled Confirmations: These are confirmations that are not directly linked to the production order, often used in scenarios where confirmations are recorded separately from the order processing.
  Production Order Management: Understanding how production orders and confirmations work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to confirmations.
  SAP Community and Forums: Engaging with the SAP community can provide insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM460 error and implement a solution to resolve it.