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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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:
  
  Check the Confirmation Document: Verify the details of the confirmation document (number &1) to ensure it is correctly linked to the production order. You can do this by checking the confirmation in the relevant transaction (e.g., CO15 for confirmations).
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the production order. If the order is closed or technically completed, you may need to reopen it or create a new confirmation.
  Recreate the Confirmation: If the confirmation document is indeed decoupled, you may need to delete the incorrect confirmation and recreate it correctly linked to the production order.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO15 (Enter Production Order Confirmation) and CO03 (Display Production Order) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RM476 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on production order confirmations to understand the expected workflow and any prerequisites for successful confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RM476 error in SAP.