How To Fix RU442 - Up until now only & & confirmed for predecessors & / &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Up until now only & & confirmed for predecessors & / &

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& were confirmed as yield and rework quantities for the first
operation &V3& of sequence &V4&.
This quantity is less than the sum of yield, scrap and rework
quantities entered up to now for the current operation to be confirmed.

How to fix this error?

Check the yield, scrap and rework quantities entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU442 - Up until now only & & confirmed for predecessors & / & ?

  The SAP error message RU442 typically indicates an issue related to the confirmation of predecessor operations in a production order or process order. This error occurs when you attempt to confirm a subsequent operation before the predecessor operation has been fully confirmed. 
  Cause:
  The error message "RU442 Up until now only & & confirmed for predecessors & / &" suggests that the system is enforcing a rule that requires all predecessor operations to be confirmed before the current operation can be confirmed. This is a common scenario in production environments where operations are dependent on the completion of prior tasks.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Predecessor Confirmations: 
  
  Go to the production order or process order in question and check the status of the predecessor operations. Ensure that all required predecessor operations have been confirmed.
  
  
  
  Confirm Predecessor Operations: 
  
  If any predecessor operations are not confirmed, you need to confirm them first. You can do this by navigating to the confirmation transaction (e.g., CO11N for production orders) and confirming the necessary operations.
  
  
  
  Review Order Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that the order dependencies are correctly set up in the routing or production order. If there are any discrepancies, you may need to adjust the routing or the order settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Partial Confirmations: 
  
  If the predecessor operations have been partially confirmed, ensure that they are fully confirmed before proceeding with the current operation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the specific operations or the confirmation process, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (Confirm Production Order), COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders), and CO02 (Change Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to confirm operations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU442 error and successfully confirm the operations in your production order.