How To Fix RU157 - Confirmation with counter & does not exist/has been cancelled

RU157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Confirmation with counter & does not exist/has been cancelled

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RU157 - Details

• The SAP error message RU157 ("Confirmation with counter & does not exist/has been cancelled") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a confirmation record for a specific operation or counter, which may have been deleted or never created.
  Causes:
  
  Confirmation Not Created: The confirmation for the specified operation or counter has not been created yet.
  Confirmation Cancelled: The confirmation that existed has been cancelled, which means it is no longer valid.
  Incorrect Counter: The counter number provided in the confirmation does not match any existing confirmation records.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the transaction data.
  User Error: The user may have entered the wrong confirmation number or counter.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Confirmation Records: Verify if the confirmation for the specified operation and counter exists. You can do this by checking the production order or the