How To Fix RU193 - Goods movements are posted on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Goods movements are posted on &

What causes this issue?

If you create several confirmation with different posting dates within
the same transaction, the goods receipt/goods issue items are posted on
the earliest of the posting dates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU193 - Goods movements are posted on & ?

  The SAP error message RU193 indicates that goods movements are being posted on a specific date, which may not be allowed due to various reasons such as restrictions on posting periods, closed periods, or other configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause is that the posting period for the date in question is closed. In SAP, financial periods can be closed to prevent further postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post goods movements for the specified date.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict postings to specific dates or periods.
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types may have restrictions on the dates they can be posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period for the date you are trying to post is open.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily (if allowed) or post the goods movement in an open period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to goods movements and posting periods. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type for the goods movement. Some document types may have specific restrictions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow for the necessary transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to goods movements and posting periods for additional context and guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RU193 error and implement a solution to resolve it.