How To Fix RU287 - No remaining duration/forecast finish possible for final confirmation

RU287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 287

• Message text: No remaining duration/forecast finish possible for final confirmation

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RU287 - Details

• The SAP error message RU287 ("No remaining duration/forecast finish possible for final confirmation") typically occurs in the context of production orders or maintenance orders when you are trying to perform a final confirmation, but the system cannot determine a remaining duration or forecast finish date for the operation. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Completed Operations: The operation you are trying to confirm may already be fully confirmed, meaning there is no remaining work to be done.
  Incorrect Status: The order or operation may be in a status that does not allow for final confirmation.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order, such as planned times, actual times, or other relevant fields.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on how confirmations can be processed.
  Resource Availability: If the resources (machines, labor) are not available or have been incorrectly set up, it may lead to this