How To Fix RU142 - Confirmation triggered by milestone

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU142 - Confirmation triggered by milestone ?

  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 before attempting to process the confirmation again.
  Review Confirmation Sequence: Ensure that you are following the correct sequence of confirmations as defined in the project or production order.
  Consult Project Documentation: Review any project documentation or guidelines that outline the necessary steps and milestones for the confirmation process.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the project management module to ensure that they are set up correctly to allow confirmations without milestone completion, if appropriate.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CO11N (Single Screen Entry of Confirmations) to navigate and check project and order details.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to RU142 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify milestones and confirmations in the system.
  Training and Documentation: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on project management processes within SAP or consult with a colleague who has expertise in this area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU142 error and successfully process your confirmations.