SAP Note 451060 - Changes in connection with confirmation control

Component : Confirmation Control/Shipping Notification -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/451060 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
Inconsistencies in MRP-relevant quantities regarding schedule lines and order acknowledgments (including shipping notifications and inbound deliveries) have been observed. These inconsistencies impact goods receipt postings and material planning accuracy, due to changes in the configuration of confirmation control keys during ongoing operations. Particularly, adjustments made to the "goods receipt assignment" indicator can create discrepancies, as they do not trigger automatic recalibrations in MRP reduced quantities, potentially resulting in incorrect material planning outputs. The recommendation involves defining a new confirmation control key with appropriate settings or adjusting existing purchasing documents to ensure data consistency across MRP systems.

Key words :
material planning returns incorrect results, goods receipt takes reference, scheduling agreement schedule lines, terms confirmation control key, confirmation control key agree, inbound delivery/shipping notification, confirmation control key, stock/requirements list, existing purchasing documents, mrp reduced quantities

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