How To Fix CMFU041 - Enter either remaining work or indicator "No remaining work"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMFU - Message Class for Function Group CMFU (Confirmation)

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Enter either remaining work or indicator "No remaining work"

What causes this issue?

You have entered an amount of remaining work for your completion
confirmation and at the same time set the "No remaining work"
indicator. This is not possible since the operation has not been
completed if work must still be done.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether there is work remaining for the operation, Either reset
the "No remaining work" indicator or the value for the remaining work.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMFU041 - Enter either remaining work or indicator "No remaining work" ?

  The SAP error message CMFU041 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance order or work order where the system requires you to specify either the remaining work or to indicate that there is no remaining work. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management within SAP, particularly when dealing with work orders in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have entered the remaining work hours or the indicator that there is no remaining work.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out before proceeding.
  Order Status: The status of the work order may not allow for the completion of the order without specifying remaining work.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to update the work order correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Remaining Work: If there is remaining work to be done, enter the appropriate number of hours or units in the "Remaining Work" field.
  Indicate No Remaining Work: If the work is complete, check the option or field that indicates "No remaining work" to inform the system that the order can be closed.
  Check Order Status: Ensure that the work order is in a status that allows for updates. If it is in a completed or closed status, you may need to change it back to a status that allows for modifications.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the required fields are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the fields related to work orders in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to navigate work orders effectively.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to make changes to work orders.
  Training: If you are new to SAP PM, consider undergoing training to better understand how to manage work orders and the associated fields.
  
  By addressing the specific requirements of the work order and ensuring that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the CMFU041 error message.