How To Fix SD869 - Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made

What causes this issue?

You tried to confirm the translation of a text.
This was not necessary in this case, either because no confirmation was
required or you had already confirmed the translation.

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

A translation can need confirming if a translation already exists for a
source text but there is not yet an entry in the proposal pool.
To tell the system that a previously unknown translation is correct,
you must either confirm or change the translation. In either case, you
declare the translation to be a valid translation of the source text
and create an entry in the proposal pool.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether other actions are required for the text and perform them.
The 'Confirm translation' function which you chose is not, or no
longer, required in this situation, and has no effect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD869 - Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made ?

  The SAP error message SD869 ("Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents that involve translations or confirmations of certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The error often arises when there is an attempt to confirm a translation that has already been confirmed previously. This can happen if the user tries to re-confirm a document that has already been processed.
  Unnecessary Confirmation: The system may determine that a confirmation is not needed for the current transaction, possibly due to the status of the document or the nature of the data being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate when confirmations are required, and these settings may not align with the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to confirm. If it has already been confirmed, you may not need to perform the action again.
  Review Transaction Flow: Ensure that you are following the correct transaction flow. If the confirmation is not necessary, you may need to proceed with the next steps in the process without attempting to confirm again.
  Consult Configuration: If you believe the confirmation should be necessary, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to sales order processing and translations. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to adjust these settings if required.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs or messages that may provide additional context about why the confirmation is not being accepted. This can help in diagnosing the issue further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales order processing and confirmations to understand the expected behavior and any prerequisites for confirmations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for confirming translations and understand when confirmations are necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.