How To Fix RU142 - Confirmation triggered by milestone

RU142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Confirmation triggered by milestone

What causes this issue?

Confirmation &V1&, counter &V2& was not entered directly. It was
automatically confirmed through the confirmation of a milestone
operation.
By cancelling the confirmation of the milestone operation, you also
cancel the confirmation of any preceding operations which were
confirmed by the milestone confirmation.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to cancel confirmation &V1&, counter
&V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU142 - Details

• The SAP error message RU142, which states "Confirmation triggered by milestone," typically occurs in the context of project management and production order confirmations. This error indicates that a confirmation cannot be processed because it is linked to a milestone that has not yet been reached or completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Milestone Dependency: The confirmation you are trying to process is dependent on a milestone that has not been achieved. In project management, milestones are critical points that must be completed before moving on to the next phase.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The order of operations or confirmations may not be followed correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or production order that enforce milestone checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Milestone Status: Verify the status of the milestone associated with the confirmation. Ensure that all prerequisites for the milestone have been completed.
  Complete the Milestone: If the milestone is not yet completed, complete it