How To Fix RU406 - Pair formation: Conflict with subsequent confirmation for order &1

RU406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Pair formation: Conflict with subsequent confirmation for order &1

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RU406 - Details

• The SAP error message RU406 "Pair formation: Conflict with subsequent confirmation for order &1" typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the confirmation process for a production order, specifically related to the pairing of confirmations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Multiple Confirmations: There may be multiple confirmations for the same operation or order that are conflicting with each other.
  Incorrect Sequence: The confirmations may not be in the correct sequence, meaning that a confirmation for a subsequent operation is being processed before the previous one has been confirmed.
  Order Status: The status of the production order may not allow for further confirmations (e.g., if the order is already completed or closed).
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the order, such as missing or incorrect entries in the confirmation records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RU406