How To Fix RU476 - No operations were selected

RU476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 476

• Message text: No operations were selected

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RU476 - Details

• The SAP error message RU476 ("No operations were selected") typically occurs in the context of production planning or order processing, particularly when trying to execute a transaction that requires selecting operations (like in a production order or a maintenance order). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Valid Operations: The most common reason for this error is that there are no valid operations available for selection in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute. This could be due to:
  
  The operations have already been completed or confirmed.
  The operations are not scheduled for the selected time frame.
  The operations are not relevant for the current processing step.
  
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may not match any existing operations. This can happen if filters are applied that exclude all available operations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select