How To Fix RM476 - Confirmation number &1 is a decoupled confirmation document

RM476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Confirmation number &1 is a decoupled confirmation document

What causes this issue?

The backflush document &V1& is a backlfush document which was used to
execute the goods issues and/or production activities which were
separated from other backflushes. This document can no longer be
reversed.

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 RM476 - Confirmation number &1 is a decoupled confirmation document ?

  The SAP error message RM476, which states "Confirmation number &1 is a decoupled confirmation document," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the confirmation document you are trying to process is not linked to the original production order or is in a state that does not allow further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decoupled Confirmation: The confirmation document may have been created in a way that it is not directly linked to the original production order. This can happen if the confirmation was created in a different context or if there were changes to the order that affected the confirmation.
  Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow further confirmations, such as being closed or technically completed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect references between the confirmation and the production order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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