How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI042 - &1 item(s) successful and &2 item(s) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI - Confirmation UI messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1 item(s) successful and &2 item(s) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI042 - &1 item(s) successful and &2 item(s) failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI042:
  
  SAP Error Message: WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI042
  Text:
  
  &1 item(s) successful and &2 item(s) failed
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically appears during the Goods Movement or Goods Receipt confirmation process in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when processing multiple items in a single confirmation run.
  
  &1 represents the number of items that were successfully confirmed.
  &2 represents the number of items that failed during confirmation.
  
  The cause of the failure for some items can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data inconsistencies: The item data might be incomplete or incorrect (e.g., missing batch number, incorrect storage bin).
  Locking issues: The item might be locked by another user or process.
  Stock discrepancies: The stock might not be available or already confirmed.
  Authorization issues: The user might lack the necessary permissions to confirm certain items.
  System errors: Technical problems such as update failures or communication errors.
  Business rule violations: For example, trying to confirm a quantity greater than the ordered or available quantity.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
  Step 1: Analyze the Log or Error Details
  
  Check the detailed error log or message list in the confirmation transaction (e.g., LT12, /SCWM/TO_CONF, or relevant confirmation UI).
  Identify which items failed and the specific error messages associated with them.
  
  Step 2: Investigate the Failed Items
  
  Verify the master data for the failed items (material master, batch, storage bin).
  Check stock availability and status.
  Ensure no locks exist on the items or related documents.
  Confirm that the user has the required authorizations.
  
  Step 3: Correct the Issues
  
  Fix any data inconsistencies (e.g., enter missing batch numbers).
  Release locks if applicable.
  Adjust stock or correct quantities if needed.
  Re-run the confirmation for the failed items after corrections.
  
  Step 4: Technical Checks (if needed)
  
  Check for any system dumps or short dumps (transaction ST22).
  Review update logs (transaction SM13).
  Check background jobs or batch jobs if confirmation is processed in the background.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Transactions involved:  
  
  WM confirmation: LT12, LT21  
  EWM confirmation: /SCWM/TO_CONF, /SCWM/POST, /SCWM/PRDO  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WGDS_CONFIRMATION_UI042 or confirmation errors.
  Authorization objects: Check objects like L_TO_CONF for confirmation authorization.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP WM and EWM confirmation process documentation.
  Debugging: If standard checks do not resolve the issue, debugging the confirmation program or UI might be necessary.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Partial success in confirmation due to data, stock, authorization, or system issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze error details, correct data or stock issues, ensure authorizations, and retry confirmation.
  
  
  Related
  WM/EWM confirmation transactions, SAP Notes, authorization checks, system logs.
  
  
  
  
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