How To Fix RM894 - Decoupled confirmation not possible for documentary batches

RM894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Decoupled confirmation not possible for documentary batches

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.8773AEF27A0060459645018C2FDD1BB0>Documentary batches</> must be
entered for a component of the BOM.
Because you cannot enter documentary batches for separate confirmation
for further postings in the background, the system does not allow you to
save.

System Response

It is not possible to save the confirmation because:
The use of documentary batches has been activated in Customizing for
<ZK>Batch Management </>(<DS:SIMG.VBDOCUBATCH_OMCDB>Activate
Documentary Batch</>)
Documentary batches must be entered for at least one component in the
BOM
In other words, in Customizing for <ZK>Batch Management</> under
<ZK>Documentary Batch</> you have defined that documentary batches must
be entered for the <DS:SIMG.V_T134_DOCUBATCH>material type</>, the
<DS:SIMG.TCUDB_PROCESS>process step</> or you have made this setting in
the <DS:SIMG.DOCUBATCH_PRODUCT>Business Add-In</>.
In Customizing for <ZK>Repetitive Manufacturing </>for the
<DS:DE.CO_PRZST>Control Confirmation Process</>, you have specified
separate confirmation
(<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOPP3OSP2>Define Repetitive Manufacturing
Profiles</>)

How to fix this error?

To post the confirmation for materials that must be managed in
documentary batches, you must:
Use a different confirmation process control in repetitive manufacturing
( <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOPP3OPKD>Define Confirmation Processes</>)
Or when confirming in the detail screen (@D4@ <LS>Detail</>) for
<DS:DE.CO_PWAUS>Backflushing</> and
<DS:DE.CO_PWAUS>Actual Cost Determination</> choose the value
' ' (<LS>Immediately in the Dialog</>).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM894 - Decoupled confirmation not possible for documentary batches ?

  The SAP error message RM894, which states "Decoupled confirmation not possible for documentary batches," typically occurs in the context of batch management and production processes. This error is related to the handling of documentary batches in SAP, particularly when trying to perform a confirmation that is not allowed due to the nature of the batch.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Type: The error often arises when you are trying to confirm a production order or a process order that involves a documentary batch. Documentary batches are used for tracking and managing batches that require specific documentation or regulatory compliance.
  
  
  Decoupled Confirmation: This type of confirmation is used when the confirmation of production activities is separated from the actual goods movement. However, for documentary batches, the system may not allow this separation due to the need for strict compliance and traceability.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the batch management or production order settings that prevent