How To Fix RU518 - No order number was entered for operation &

RU518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No order number was entered for operation &

What causes this issue?

You have entered operation &V1& without an order number. However, the
system expects an order number and an operation number.

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?

Enter an order number for operation &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RU518 - Details

• The SAP error message RU518 ("No order number was entered for operation &") typically occurs in the context of production planning or order processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects an order number to be provided for a specific operation, but none has been entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Number: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not enter an order number when trying to perform an operation that requires it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production order or the operation itself, leading to the system not recognizing the order number.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped a field or made a mistake while entering data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to view or enter order numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Order Number: Ensure that you are entering a valid order number in the relevant field. Check if