How To Fix RU361 - Order &1 in confirmation does not match order &2 in goods movement.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Order &1 in confirmation does not match order &2 in goods movement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU361 - Order &1 in confirmation does not match order &2 in goods movement. ?

  The SAP error message RU361 indicates a mismatch between the order number in the confirmation and the order number in the goods movement. This typically occurs during the process of confirming production orders or when processing goods movements related to production.
  Cause:
  
  
  Order Mismatch: The confirmation is being processed for a production order that does not match the order associated with the goods movement. This can happen if:
  
  The wrong order number was entered during confirmation.
  The goods movement was created for a different order.
  There was a change in the order number after the goods movement was created.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to discrepancies between the order numbers.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to incorrect order associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Order Numbers: Check the order numbers in both the confirmation and the goods movement. Ensure that they match. If they do not, you will need to correct the entry.
  
  
  Reprocess Confirmation: If the confirmation was entered incorrectly, you may need to delete the incorrect confirmation and re-enter it with the correct order number.
  
  
  Check Goods Movement: Review the goods movement document to ensure it is associated with the correct production order. If it is not, you may need to reverse the goods movement and create a new one for the correct order.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, work with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to order confirmations and goods movements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO11N for confirmations and MB1A or MIGO for goods movements to check and correct entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for entering confirmations and goods movements to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU361 error and ensure that your order confirmations and goods movements are correctly aligned.