How To Fix RU498 - No goods movements can be entered for the sub-operation

RU498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 498

• Message text: No goods movements can be entered for the sub-operation

What causes this issue?

Goods movements are to be created for the suboperation of operation
&V1& for the order &V2&. However, you cannot create goods movements for
suboperations.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU498 - No goods movements can be entered for the sub-operation ?

  The SAP error message RU498 ("No goods movements can be entered for the sub-operation") typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders when trying to perform goods movements (such as goods receipts or goods issues) for a specific sub-operation that is not allowed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Sub-operation Status: The sub-operation may not be in a status that allows for goods movements. For example, if the operation is not released or is already completed, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on goods movements for specific sub-operations.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production order or the material may not allow for goods movements at the sub-operation level.
  
  
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type being used may not be valid for the operation or sub-operation in question.
  
  
  Material Availability: If the material is not