How To Fix RU247 - Enter either remaining work or set the final confirmation indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Enter either remaining work or set the final confirmation indicator

What causes this issue?

You entered remaining activity for your confirmation and also set the
indicator <LS>final confirmation</>. However, final confirmation is not
possible since the operation is not complete if remaining work must
still be completed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether remaining work must still be completed for the operation.
Remove either the <LS>final confirmation</> indicator or the value for
remaining work.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU247 - Enter either remaining work or set the final confirmation indicator ?

  The SAP error message RU247 ("Enter either remaining work or set the final confirmation indicator") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP. This message indicates that when you are trying to confirm a production order, the system requires you to either specify the remaining work that needs to be completed or indicate that the order is fully confirmed by setting the final confirmation indicator.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Confirmation: The system expects either a specific amount of work that remains to be done or a confirmation that the work is complete.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the production order or confirmation process may require that one of these fields be filled out.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information during the confirmation process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Enter Remaining Work:
  
  When confirming the production order, specify the amount of work that is still pending. This could be in terms of quantity or time, depending on the configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Set Final Confirmation Indicator:
  
  If the production order is complete, you can set the final confirmation indicator. This is usually done by checking a box or selecting an option in the confirmation screen that indicates the order is fully confirmed.
  
  
  
  Steps to Follow:
  
  Navigate to the production order confirmation screen.
  If you want to enter remaining work:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Remaining Work" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate value that reflects the work still needed to complete the order.
  
  
  If you want to set the final confirmation:
  
  Look for an option or checkbox that indicates "Final Confirmation" or "Complete".
  Check this option to indicate that the order is fully confirmed.
  
  
  Save your changes and try to confirm the order again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as CO11N (Single Screen Entry of Confirmations) or CO15 (Order Confirmation).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm production orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on production order confirmations and the specific fields required for confirmation.
  Customization: If the error persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP administrator or support team to see if there are any custom configurations affecting the confirmation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU247 error and successfully confirm your production order.