How To Fix RU266 - Capacity category and split number must be maintained together

RU266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Capacity category and split number must be maintained together

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RU266 - Details

• The SAP error message RU266 ("Capacity category and split number must be maintained together") typically occurs in the context of capacity planning and production scheduling within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of capacity categories and split numbers in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually arises when the capacity category and split number are not properly maintained together in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The capacity category is defined but the corresponding split number is missing.
  The split number is defined without a corresponding capacity category.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to capacity planning or production resources.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The error can also stem from incorrect or incomplete master data for work centers, production resources, or other related entities.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RU266 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Capacity Category and Split Number:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings