How To Fix RU206 - Enter confirmation or network

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Enter confirmation or network

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU206 - Enter confirmation or network ?

  The SAP error message RU206 ("Enter confirmation or network") typically occurs in the context of project management or production order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a confirmation entry or a network assignment that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Confirmation: The user is trying to process a transaction (like closing a project or order) that requires a confirmation of work done, but no confirmation has been entered.
  Network Assignment: The system may require a network assignment for a project or order, and this has not been specified.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in a transaction that does not allow proceeding without entering the necessary confirmations or network details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Confirmation: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CATS for time confirmations, CO11N for order confirmations) and enter the required confirmation data.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Network Assignment:
  
  If the error is related to a network, ensure that the project or order is correctly linked to a network. You can check this in the project management or order management screens.
  If a network is required, create or assign the appropriate network to the project/order.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for confirmations and network assignments.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter confirmations or modify network assignments. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: 
  
  If you are unsure about the required confirmations or network assignments, consult with colleagues or project managers who may have more context on the specific project or order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet)
  CO11N (Enter Production Order Confirmation)
  CJ20N (Project Builder)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RU206 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP project management or production order processing to better understand the requirements for confirmations and network assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU206 error and proceed with your SAP transactions.