How To Fix RU524 - Confirmation &1 / &2 is already processed

RU524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Confirmation &1 / &2 is already processed

What causes this issue?

There are error records from the actual cost determination for
confirmation &V1& with confirmation counter &V2& that are currently
being reprocessed by another user.
It is therefore not possible to execute the cancellation of the
confirmation.
&HINTS&
The confirmation &V1& / &V2& possibly resulted from a milestone
confirmation and therefore need not be identical to the confirmation
that was entered by the cancellation transaction.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU524 - Confirmation &1 / &2 is already processed ?

  The SAP error message RU524 ("Confirmation &1 / &2 is already processed") typically occurs in the context of production confirmations or goods movements in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the confirmation you are trying to process has already been completed or recorded in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The most common cause is that the confirmation for the specified operation or order has already been processed. This can happen if the user attempts to confirm the same operation multiple times.
  System Error: Occasionally, this error may arise due to a system glitch or inconsistency in the database.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently try to confirm an operation that has already been confirmed by another user or through a different transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Confirmations: Verify if the confirmation for the specified order and operation has already been processed. You can do this by checking the confirmation history in the relevant transaction