How To Fix RU460 - Milestone operation &1 of sequence &2 in order &3 not yet confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Milestone operation &1 of sequence &2 in order &3 not yet confirmed

What causes this issue?

You are trying to confirm an operation. The preceding milestone
operation &V1& of the sequence &V2& in order &V3& has however still not
been confirmed.

How to fix this error?

First you have to confirm the milestone operation &V1& of the sequence
&V2& in the order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU460 - Milestone operation &1 of sequence &2 in order &3 not yet confirmed ?

  The SAP error message RU460 indicates that a milestone operation in a production order or process order has not yet been confirmed. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where certain operations must be completed and confirmed before subsequent operations can proceed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unconfirmed Milestone: The specific milestone operation referenced in the error message has not been confirmed. This could be due to:
  
  The operation has not been executed yet.
  The confirmation for the operation was not recorded in the system.
  There may be a workflow or process that has not been completed.
  
  
  
  Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for further operations to be confirmed until the milestone is completed.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to confirm the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Confirm the Milestone Operation:
  
  Navigate to the production order in SAP.
  Check the status of the milestone operation.
  If the operation has been completed, confirm it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CO15 for order confirmation).
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows for confirmations. If the order is in a locked status, you may need to unlock it or complete any prerequisite steps.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow:
  
  If there are specific workflows or processes that need to be completed before the milestone can be confirmed, ensure that these are followed.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm operations in the production order. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization’s use of SAP for production order management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), CO15 (Confirm Production Order), and COHV (Mass Processing of Production Orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on production order management in SAP to better understand the workflow and confirmation processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.