How To Fix WU581 - No confirmed quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 581

• Message text: No confirmed quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &

What causes this issue?

An annoucment type that requires entry of allocation quantities is
assigned to the promotion. These quantities have not yet been entered
for this item.

How to fix this error?

Enter the confirmed allocation quantity for this item in the overview
of plant items in the Plant Quantities screen. If the confirmed
quantity is zero, you can use the relevant function in the announcement
to close the reply.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU581 - No confirmed quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant & ?

  The SAP error message WU581 ("No confirmed quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &") typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when dealing with production orders, confirmations, or goods movements. This error indicates that the system expects a confirmed quantity for a specific item, but none has been entered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Confirmation: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a confirmation for the production order or the goods movement.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering an incorrect item number, unit of measure, or plant.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent confirmations from being processed correctly.
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow confirmations (e.g., it might be closed or technically completed).
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may require batch information that has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Confirmation: Ensure that you enter the required confirmation for the production order or goods movement. This can typically be done through transaction codes like CO11N (for production confirmations) or MIGO (for goods movements).
  Check Data Entry: Verify that the item number, unit of measure, and plant are entered correctly. Make sure that they match the details in the production order or material master.
  Review Order Status: Check the status of the production order. If it is not in a status that allows confirmations, you may need to change the status or consult with your production planning team.
  Batch Information: If batch management is in use, ensure that you are entering the correct batch information when confirming the quantity.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct and that there are no restrictions preventing confirmations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (Production Confirmation), CO15 (Order Confirmation), and MIGO (Goods Movement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for guidance on how to properly enter confirmations and handle production orders.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP production planning and execution processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU581 error and successfully enter the required confirmations in SAP.