How To Fix SD877 - 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: 877

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

What causes this issue?

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

Confirmation of a translation can be required if a source text already
has a translation, but there is no entry in the proposal pool.
To tell the system that the previously not known translation is
correct, you must either confirm or change the translation. In both
cases you declare the translation to be a valid translation of the
source text and cause a corresponding entry to be made in the proposal
pool.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the text requires other actions. If so, perform them. The
'Confirm translation' function which you chose is not, or no longer,
required in the current 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 SD877 - Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made ?

  The SAP error message SD877 ("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 system detects that the translation process for a particular document or item has already been completed.
  
  
  Unnecessary Confirmation: The system may determine that a confirmation is not necessary 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 if these settings are not aligned with the current transaction, the error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document (sales order, delivery, etc.) to ensure that it has not already been processed or confirmed. If it has, no further action is needed.
  
  
  Review Previous Confirmations: If you suspect that a confirmation was made in error, check the logs or history of the document to see if a confirmation was already recorded.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the error persists and seems to be related to system settings, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to translation confirmations. Ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for confirming translations and understand when confirmations are necessary.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to sales and distribution, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and VF01 (Create Billing Document).
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of the sales and distribution processes, including how confirmations and translations are handled.
  
  
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.