How To Fix RU088 - Quuantities cannot be specified for sub-operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Quuantities cannot be specified for sub-operations

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quantity for a sub-operation. However, you cannot
confirm quantities for sub-operations.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If you want to enter a degree of processing for your sub-operation, you
need to use the
single entry function for confirming individual sub-operations, or the
summary confirmation function for confirming several sub-operations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU088 - Quuantities cannot be specified for sub-operations ?

  The SAP error message RU088 ("Quantities cannot be specified for sub-operations") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with routing and operations in a production order. This error indicates that there is an issue with how quantities are being defined for sub-operations in a routing.
  Cause:
  
  Sub-operations Defined: The error usually arises when you try to assign quantities to sub-operations in a routing. In SAP, sub-operations are meant to be part of a larger operation, and they do not have their own independent quantities.
  Routing Configuration: The routing may not be configured correctly, or the system may not allow quantity specifications for sub-operations due to the way the operations are structured.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to enter quantities for sub-operations in the production order or routing that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Routing: Check the routing for the production order. Ensure that the operations and sub-operations are correctly defined. Sub-operations should not have their own quantities; they inherit the quantity from the main operation.
  Adjust Quantities: If you need to specify quantities, do so at the main operation level rather than at the sub-operation level. Ensure that the main operation has the correct quantity defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up operations and sub-operations in your specific version of SAP.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the system configuration and ensure that it aligns with best practices for routing and production orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on routing and operations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), and CO01 (Create Production Order) to navigate and troubleshoot routing and production order issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on production planning and control in SAP to better understand how to manage operations and sub-operations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU088 error and ensure that your production orders are set up correctly.