How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION005 - &1 items failed to be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 items failed to be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION005 - &1 items failed to be processed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION005 &1 items failed to be processed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message typically occurs during the Goods Movement or Goods Receipt process in SAP, especially when working with Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) confirmations. The message indicates that a certain number of items (represented by &1) failed to be processed during the confirmation step.
  Common causes include:
  
  Data inconsistencies: The system could not process some items due to missing or incorrect data (e.g., incorrect material master data, batch numbers, or storage location).
  Locking issues: The items might be locked by another process or user, preventing confirmation.
  Inventory discrepancies: The physical stock does not match the system stock, causing the confirmation to fail.
  Configuration issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in WM/EWM settings related to confirmation or movement types.
  Authorization problems: The user performing the confirmation might lack the necessary authorizations.
  Technical issues: Problems with background jobs, RFC connections, or system performance can cause partial failures.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Use transaction /SCWM/CONF (EWM confirmation) or LT21 (WM confirmation) to review the confirmation log.
  Identify which items failed and the specific reason for each failure.
  
  
  
  Analyze the failed items:
  
  Verify material master data, batch numbers, and storage locations.
  Check if the stock is available and correctly updated in the system.
  Look for any locks on the relevant documents or materials (use transaction SM12).
  
  
  
  Correct data inconsistencies:
  
  Update or correct missing or incorrect data.
  If batch or serial numbers are involved, ensure they are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the required roles and permissions to perform confirmations.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the failed items:
  
  After corrections, try to confirm the failed items again.
  Use the same confirmation transaction or relevant report to reprocess.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check movement types, confirmation profiles, and warehouse process types.
  Ensure that the system settings align with the business process.
  
  
  
  Technical checks:
  
  Verify RFC connections if the confirmation involves remote systems.
  Check for any system dumps or short dumps (transaction ST22).
  Review background job logs if confirmations are processed in batch.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  /SCWM/CONF – EWM Warehouse Task Confirmation
  LT21 – WM Transfer Order Confirmation
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  MB51 – Material Document List (to check material movements)
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION005 for any known bugs or patches.
  SAP Help Portal for Warehouse Management and Extended Warehouse Management confirmation processes.
  
  
  
  Common SAP OSS Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to confirmation errors or partial processing failures in WM/EWM.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step, system version), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.