How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION053 - Send confirmation operation was partially successful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Send confirmation operation was partially successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION053 - Send confirmation operation was partially successful ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION053 – Send confirmation operation was partially successful
  
  Cause:
  This message indicates that when attempting to send a goods movement confirmation (such as a goods receipt or goods issue confirmation) in SAP, the operation did not fully complete successfully. Some parts of the confirmation were processed correctly, while others failed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Partial data inconsistencies: Some items or quantities in the confirmation do not match the expected values in the system.
  Locking or update conflicts: Some records might be locked or updated by another process.
  Incomplete or incorrect data: Missing mandatory fields or incorrect data in the confirmation.
  Communication issues: Problems in the interface or middleware if confirmations are sent to external systems.
  Authorization issues: The user or process lacks the necessary permissions for some parts of the confirmation.
  Batch or serial number problems: If batch or serial numbers are involved, mismatches or missing data can cause partial failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the partial success issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Use transaction VL06I (Inbound Delivery Monitor) or VL06O (Outbound Delivery Monitor) to check the status of the confirmation.
  Review the application log via transaction SLG1 with object WGDS or related to confirmation processing.
  Identify which items or parts failed and the specific error messages.
  
  
  
  Analyze the failed items:
  
  Verify the data for the failed items (quantities, batch numbers, serial numbers).
  Check if the delivery or production order is locked or has inconsistencies.
  Confirm that all mandatory fields are correctly filled.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to post confirmations.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the failed items:
  
  Correct the data issues identified.
  Re-send or re-post the confirmation for the failed items only.
  
  
  
  Check interface or middleware logs:
  
  If confirmations are sent via IDocs or other interfaces, check the status and error messages in transactions like WE02 or WE05.
  Resolve any communication or mapping errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION053 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL06I – Inbound Delivery Monitor
  VL06O – Outbound Delivery Monitor
  SLG1 – Application Log
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Production Planning (PP)
  Materials Management (MM)
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Partial confirmation of production orders or process orders.
  Partial goods receipt confirmations from warehouse or suppliers.
  Partial goods issue confirmations to customers or production.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION053 indicates a partial success in sending a confirmation. The root cause is usually data inconsistencies, authorization issues, or communication problems affecting some items. The solution involves analyzing detailed logs, correcting data or authorization issues, and reprocessing the failed parts of the confirmation.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, type of confirmation, system landscape), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.