How To Fix RU005 - Sequence &1 is not defined in order &2, check entry

RU005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Sequence &1 is not defined in order &2, check entry

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RU005 - Details

• The SAP error message RU005 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence number in a specific order. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or order management, where a sequence number is expected but not defined for the specified order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sequence Definition: The sequence number that is referenced in the order does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the order creation process.
  Incorrect Order Data: The order might have been created with incorrect or incomplete data, leading to a reference to a non-existent sequence.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling sequences correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sequence Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the sequence number is defined for the order type you are working with.