How To Fix RU499 - No quantities can be confirmed for the sub-operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 499

• Message text: No quantities can be confirmed for the sub-operation

What causes this issue?

Quantities to be confirmed were created for the suboperation &V1& for
operation &V2&, sequence &V3&, order &V4&. That is not possible.
No quantities to be confirmed can be created for the suboperation.

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 RU499 - No quantities can be confirmed for the sub-operation ?

  The SAP error message RU499 ("No quantities can be confirmed for the sub-operation") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations, particularly when dealing with sub-operations in a routing. This error indicates that the system cannot confirm any quantities for a specific sub-operation in a production order. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Quantity Available: The quantity to be confirmed for the sub-operation may be zero or not available.
  Incorrect Status: The production order or the operation may not be in a status that allows confirmation (e.g., it may be closed or technically completed).
  Missing Components: Required components for the sub-operation may not have been issued or may be missing.
  Routing Issues: There may be issues with the routing setup, such as incorrect operation sequences or missing sub-operations.
  Confirmation Parameters: The confirmation parameters may not be set correctly in the production order or the routing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Production Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows confirmation. You can check the status in the production order overview.
  Verify Quantities: Check the quantities that need to be confirmed for the sub-operation. Ensure that there are quantities available to confirm.
  Review Routing: Examine the routing for the production order to ensure that all operations and sub-operations are correctly defined and sequenced.
  Component Availability: Confirm that all necessary components have been issued to the production order. If components are missing, issue them before attempting to confirm.
  Check Confirmation Settings: Review the confirmation settings in the production order and ensure they are correctly configured for the sub-operation.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CO11N (Single Screen Entry of Confirmations) or CO15 (Order Confirmation) to check and confirm the order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to production order confirmations and routing to understand the configuration and processes better.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations on production orders.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.