How To Fix RM862 - Confirmation carried out without reference to a RS header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Confirmation carried out without reference to a RS header

What causes this issue?

You have carried out either a make-to-order backflush or a backflush to
a pre-4.5A release. In either case, there is no reference to a run
schedule header.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM862 - Confirmation carried out without reference to a RS header ?

  The SAP error message RM862 ("Confirmation carried out without reference to a RS header") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that a confirmation was attempted for a production order or process order without a corresponding reference to a routing or recipe (RS header). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The confirmation process is trying to reference a production order that does not have an associated routing or recipe. This can happen if the order was created without proper planning data.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be configured to allow confirmations without a routing or recipe.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order type or the settings in the production planning module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Configuration:
  
  Verify that the production order or process order has a valid routing or recipe assigned.