How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION056 - Failed to send confirmation state accepted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Failed to send confirmation state accepted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION056 - Failed to send confirmation state accepted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION056 – Failed to send confirmation state accepted
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system during the process of sending a goods movement confirmation or warehouse task confirmation back to the ERP system (e.g., SAP ECC or S/4HANA). The message indicates that the confirmation status "accepted" could not be sent successfully.
  Common causes include:
  
  Communication issues between the warehouse system and the ERP system (e.g., RFC connection problems).
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the confirmation process, such as wrong partner profiles or message types.
  Data inconsistencies in the warehouse task or delivery document that prevent confirmation from being accepted.
  Authorization issues where the user or system does not have the required permissions to send confirmations.
  Middleware or interface errors, especially if confirmation is sent via IDocs or other integration technologies.
  Lock or update conflicts in the backend system preventing the confirmation from being processed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  Verify the RFC destination used for sending confirmations is active and correctly configured.
  Test the connection via transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles and Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the partner profiles (WE20) and message types related to warehouse confirmations are correctly set up.
  Confirm that the outbound parameters for confirmation messages are correct.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  Look into the application log (SLG1) or the error stack for more detailed messages.
  Check the status of the warehouse task or delivery document to ensure it is in a confirmable state.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job executing the confirmation has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Resend Confirmation:
  
  If the confirmation was not sent due to a temporary issue, try to resend it.
  Use transaction /SCWM/CONF in EWM or relevant confirmation transactions in WM.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Update Issues:
  
  Use transactions like SM12 to check for locked entries.
  Ensure no update failures are logged in SM13.
  
  
  
  Review Middleware/Interface Logs:
  
  If using IDocs, check WE02 or WE05 for outbound IDocs related to the confirmation.
  Look for errors in the middleware or PI/PO system if applicable.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION056 or confirmation sending issues.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SM59 – RFC Destinations
  SLG1 – Application Log
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Monitoring
  /SCWM/CONF – EWM Confirmation
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  SM13 – Update Requests
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad with the error message or confirmation process keywords.
  Example note keywords: "confirmation state accepted failed", "WGDS_CONFIRMATION056", "warehouse confirmation error".
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.