How To Fix RU179 - Mixed confirmation types (time ticket/time event) are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Mixed confirmation types (time ticket/time event) are not allowed

What causes this issue?

You can confirm times for an operation in the following ways.
<ZH>Time ticket confirmation</>: You confirm durations.
<ZH>Time event confirmation</>: You confirm points in time (such as,
the time at which processing started or stopped).
You can only use one type of confirmation per operation (ie. you cannot
mix time ticket and time event confirmation).

How to fix this error?

Continue confirming the operation using time ticket/time event confirm
mation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU179 - Mixed confirmation types (time ticket/time event) are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RU179 indicates that there is a conflict in the confirmation types being used in a particular operation or process. Specifically, it occurs when there is an attempt to mix different types of confirmations, such as time tickets and time events, which are not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Mixed Confirmation Types: You are trying to confirm an operation using both time tickets (which record the actual time spent on a task) and time events (which may be used for different types of confirmations).
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow for mixed confirmation types for specific operations or processes.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where different confirmation types are inadvertently being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RU179 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Types: Review the confirmation types being used for the operation. Ensure that you are using only one type of confirmation (either time tickets or time events) for the operation in question.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to confirmation types in the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Project System). Ensure that the configuration allows for the type of confirmation you are trying to use.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries to ensure that only one type of confirmation is being used.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on confirmation types and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is commonly encountered in modules like Production Planning (PP) and Project System (PS).
  Confirmation Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of confirmations available in SAP and their appropriate use cases.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like CO11N for confirmations) to review or change the confirmation entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RU179 error and implement a solution to resolve it.