How To Fix RU156 - Confirmations have been entered at operation level for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Confirmations have been entered at operation level for order &

You can create confirmations
for the order header
for the operation
A <ZH>combination</> of these two types of confirmation <ZH>within an
order</> is not possible however.

How to fix this error?

This order has already been confirmed at operation level. Therefore you
should confirm other data for this order at operation level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU156 - Confirmations have been entered at operation level for order & ?

  The SAP error message RU156 indicates that confirmations have already been entered at the operation level for a specific production order. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed because the system has already recorded confirmations for the operations associated with that order.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Confirmations: The primary cause of this error is that confirmations (such as production confirmations) have already been recorded for one or more operations within the specified production order.
  Order Status: The status of the production order may not allow further confirmations or changes due to the existing confirmations.
  Incorrect Process Flow: Attempting to confirm an operation that has already been confirmed or trying to change the order status without proper authorization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmations: Review the production order to see which operations have already been confirmed. You can do this by navigating to the order in the SAP system and checking the confirmation history.
  Cancel or Reverse Confirmations: If necessary, you can reverse or cancel the existing confirmations if they were entered incorrectly. This can be done using transaction codes like CO13 (for reversing confirmations) or CO15 (for entering confirmations).
  Review Order Status: Ensure that the order status allows for the action you are trying to perform. If the order is in a status that does not permit further confirmations, you may need to change the status or consult with your SAP administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly depending on the configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), CO11 (Enter Production Confirmation), and CO13 (Cancel Production Confirmation).
  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 perform the actions you are attempting on the production order.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or attending training sessions to better understand the production order confirmation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU156 error and proceed with your production order activities.