How To Fix RU458 - Quantity to be confirmed is less than the quantity confirmed up to now

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Quantity to be confirmed is less than the quantity confirmed up to now

What causes this issue?

The total quantity to be confirmed is smaller than the total confirmed
quantity to date.

System Response

The total quantity to be confirmed must be entered for the progress
confirmation, that is, the sum of the previously confirmed quantity and
the current quantity to be confirmed.
To calculate the work for this confirmation the current quantity to be
confirmed is entered as for the wage slip confirmation, that is the
difference between the total quantity entered and the quantity
confirmed to date.

How to fix this error?

You should enter the total quantity to be confirmed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU458 - Quantity to be confirmed is less than the quantity confirmed up to now ?

  The SAP error message RU458 ("Quantity to be confirmed is less than the quantity confirmed up to now") typically occurs in the context of production orders or confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to confirm a quantity that is less than what has already been confirmed for a particular operation or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Over-Confirmation: The user may have already confirmed a quantity that exceeds the quantity currently being processed or confirmed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the quantity being entered during the confirmation process.
  Changes in Production Order: If the production order has been modified (e.g., quantity changes), it may lead to discrepancies in the confirmed quantities.
  Multiple Confirmations: If multiple users are confirming the same operation simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts in the confirmed quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmed Quantities: Review the confirmed quantities for the production order or operation in question. You can do this by navigating to the production order and checking the confirmation history.
  Adjust Confirmation Quantity: Ensure that the quantity you are trying to confirm is equal to or greater than the quantity already confirmed. If you need to confirm a lesser quantity, you may need to reverse or adjust the previous confirmations.
  Revoke Previous Confirmations: If necessary, revoke the previous confirmations that are causing the conflict. This can be done using transaction codes like CO13 (for individual confirmations) or CO14 (for collective confirmations).
  Review Production Order Changes: If the production order has been changed, ensure that all users are aware of the changes and that they are confirming based on the latest order details.
  Consult with Team Members: If multiple users are involved in the confirmation process, coordinate with them to avoid conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirming production orders), CO13 (for displaying confirmations), and CO14 (for collective confirmations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for confirming production orders to minimize errors.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system configuration settings may need to be reviewed to ensure they align with business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RU458 error and proceed with the confirmation process in SAP.