How To Fix RM820 - Reference qty zero (Target confirmation of all operations not possible)

RM820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Reference qty zero (Target confirmation of all operations not possible)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You did not select an operation for the entry of actual activities.
Therefore, all operations are only available for target postings. When
posting target activities, all activities are backflushed in proportion
to the reference quantity. As no reference quantity was specified, no
target posting can be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM820 - Reference qty zero (Target confirmation of all operations not possible) ?

  The SAP error message RM820, which states "Reference qty zero (Target confirmation of all operations not possible)," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations. This error indicates that the system is unable to confirm the operations for a production order because the reference quantity is zero. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Zero Reference Quantity: The most common cause is that the reference quantity for the operation you are trying to confirm is set to zero. This can happen if the production order was created without a valid quantity or if the quantity was reduced to zero during the planning phase.
  
  
  Incorrect Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow confirmations, such as "TECO" (Technically Completed) or "CLOSE".
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the production order or the routing that prevents the