How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION041 - Confirmation state unknown is not valid for a confirmation message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Confirmation state unknown is not valid for a confirmation message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION041 - Confirmation state unknown is not valid for a confirmation message ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION041: Confirmation state unknown is not valid for a confirmation message
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a confirmation message in SAP is processed with an invalid or unknown confirmation state. In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Orders, confirmations have specific states (e.g., created, partially confirmed, confirmed, deleted). If the system encounters a confirmation state that it does not recognize or that is not valid for the current processing step, it raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Custom developments or user exits passing an incorrect confirmation state.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in confirmation records.
  Incorrect or incomplete confirmation data being posted.
  Integration issues where external systems send confirmation data with invalid states.
  Using an outdated or incorrect confirmation status code in the confirmation message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation State Values:
  
  Verify the confirmation state being passed in the confirmation message.
  Valid confirmation states are usually defined in SAP tables such as CRHD or related confirmation tables (AFVC, AFKO, AFVC).
  Ensure that the confirmation state corresponds to one of the valid states expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code/User Exits:
  
  If you have custom enhancements or user exits (e.g., in transaction CMOD or SMOD), check if any code manipulates the confirmation state.
  Correct any logic that sets an invalid confirmation state.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Interfaces:
  
  If confirmations are coming from external systems (e.g., via IDocs, BAPIs, or RFC calls), verify that the confirmation state sent is valid.
  Adjust the external system or middleware to send correct confirmation states.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on confirmation data.
  Use transaction codes like COHV (Mass Processing of Confirmations) or IW37 (PM Order Confirmations) to review confirmation statuses.
  If data corruption is suspected, consider SAP notes or support for data repair.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION041 for any known bugs or patches.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if available.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Confirmation:
  
  After correcting the confirmation state, try to reprocess or repost the confirmation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW41 / IW42 / IW44 - Create/Change/Display PM Order Confirmations
  COHV - Mass Processing of Confirmations
  IW37 - List Confirmations
  CMOD / SMOD - User Exits and Enhancements
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  AFVC - Operation within an order
  AFKO - Order header data PP orders
  CRHD - Work center header data
  AFRU - Order Confirmations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WGDS_CONFIRMATION041.
  
  
  
  BAPI / IDoc:
  
  If using BAPI BAPI_PRODORDCONF_CREATE or IDoc CONF_* for confirmations, ensure the confirmation status/state fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_CONFIRMATION041 indicates an invalid or unknown confirmation state in a confirmation message. The solution involves verifying and correcting the confirmation state in the message, checking custom code or interfaces, ensuring data consistency, and applying SAP Notes if necessary.
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, interface involved, or custom code), I can help with more specific guidance.