How To Fix RU041 - Conf. no. & does not correspond to sub-operation & & (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Conf. no. & does not correspond to sub-operation & & (check entry)

What causes this issue?

The confirmation number that you have entered does not correspond to the
sub-operation that you have entered.

How to fix this error?

There are two options:
Enter the confirmation number only. The system automatically branches
to the operation or sub-operations concerned.
Enter the order number, operation nubmer and sub-operation number. The
system automatically branches to a list screen containing the relevant
operations/sub-operations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU041 - Conf. no. & does not correspond to sub-operation & & (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message RU041 indicates that there is a mismatch between the configuration number and the sub-operation in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, where the system is trying to validate the configuration of a product against the specified sub-operation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration Number: The configuration number entered does not match any valid configuration for the specified sub-operation.
  Sub-operation Mismatch: The sub-operation specified may not be valid for the configuration number provided.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The configuration might not be correctly assigned to the operation or sub-operation in the routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Configuration Number: Check the configuration number entered to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Sub-operation: Ensure that the sub-operation you are trying to use is valid for the configuration number. You can do this by reviewing the routing and the associated configurations.
  Review Master Data: Look into the master data for the material and ensure that the configuration is correctly set up in the system.
  Routing Check: Go to the routing for the production order and verify that the configuration is correctly assigned to the relevant operations and sub-operations.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CA03 (Display Routing) or C223 (Maintain Configuration Profile) to check the details.
  Consult Documentation: If necessary, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration and routing data.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU041 error and ensure that the configuration and sub-operation are correctly aligned in your SAP system.