How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION018 - Confirmation state rejected was rejected by the data pool

WGDS_CONFIRMATION018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Confirmation state rejected was rejected by the data pool

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION018 - Confirmation state rejected was rejected by the data pool ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION018: Confirmation state rejected was rejected by the data pool
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the processing or posting of a goods movement confirmation (e.g., production order confirmation) when the confirmation status is set to "rejected" but the data pool (central confirmation system or integration layer) does not accept this status. The data pool acts as an intermediary or central repository for confirmations, and it enforces certain validation rules.
  Common causes include:
  
  The confirmation state "rejected" is not allowed or not expected by the data pool for the given confirmation type or process.
  The confirmation data sent to the data pool is inconsistent or incomplete.
  Configuration mismatch between the local SAP system and the data pool regarding allowed confirmation states.
  The data pool system is rejecting the confirmation due to business rules or validation errors.
  Network or communication issues causing incomplete or corrupted data transfer.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Confirmation Status and Process Flow:
  
  Verify if the confirmation status "rejected" is