How To Fix RU051 - Orders of the order type & cannot be confirmed

RU051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Orders of the order type & cannot be confirmed

What causes this issue?

You want to confirm a network/order of the order type &V1&. However,
this order type is allocated to an order category whose confirmation
is not intended in this transaction.

How can this happen?

You try to confirm a network using a transaction intended for
confirming production orders. Since networks and production orders are
assigned to different order categories, the system issues an error
message.

How to fix this error?

Enter an order of an order type that is intended for this transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU051 - Details

• The SAP error message RU051 indicates that orders of a specific order type cannot be confirmed. This error typically arises in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other types of orders that require confirmation in the SAP system.
  Causes of RU051 Error
  
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be configured to allow confirmations. This can happen if the order type is set to a status that does not permit confirmations.
  
  
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow for confirmation. For example, if the order is already completed or closed, it cannot be confirmed again.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order that prevents it from being confirmed. This could include missing components, operations, or other required information.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to confirm the order may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the confirmation.
  
  
  System