How To Fix RU163 - Number of confirmations saved for order &: &

RU163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Number of confirmations saved for order &: &

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RU163 - Details

• The SAP error message RU163 indicates that the number of confirmations saved for a production order has exceeded the allowed limit. This typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP, where there is a restriction on how many confirmations can be recorded for a single order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Confirmation Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the production order has already reached the maximum number of confirmations allowed. This limit is set in the system configuration and can vary based on business requirements.
  Configuration Settings: The limit on the number of confirmations can be configured in the system settings, and it may not align with the actual business process being followed.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow further confirmations, such as being completed or closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the maximum number of confirmations allowed for production orders. This can