How To Fix RU288 - Confirmation only possible after saving

RU288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Confirmation only possible after saving

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

RU288 - Details

• The SAP error message RU288 ("Confirmation only possible after saving") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires the user to save the current transaction before proceeding with the confirmation process. Here are some details regarding the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The most common cause of this error is that there are unsaved changes in the transaction you are trying to confirm. SAP requires that all data be saved before you can perform a confirmation.
  Incomplete Data: If there are mandatory fields that have not been filled out, the system may prevent you from confirming until those fields are completed and the data is saved.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, if there are issues with the session or if the user is trying to confirm in a different session than where the data was entered, this