How To Fix RU431 - Actual data for QM characteristics of sub-operation & & are missing

RU431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Actual data for QM characteristics of sub-operation & & are missing

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RU431 - Details

• The SAP error message RU431 indicates that actual data for Quality Management (QM) characteristics of a sub-operation is missing. This typically occurs during the confirmation of production orders or when trying to record results for a specific operation in a manufacturing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The actual data for the QM characteristics has not been recorded or is incomplete for the specified sub-operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the QM characteristics or the production order may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Inspection Lot: An inspection lot may not have been created for the operation, which is necessary for recording results.
  Incorrect Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for the recording of actual data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Ensure that an inspection lot has been created for the operation. If not, create one and ensure it is linked to the production order.
  Record Actual Data: Go to the appropriate transaction