How To Fix RU526 - Line &: Total confirmed qty does not equal planned qty to be confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Line &: Total confirmed qty does not equal planned qty to be confirmed

What causes this issue?

This message could be given for the following reasons:
You enter a <ZH>final confirmation</>. The confirmed quantity for this
operation (yield + rework quantity + scrap quantitiy) is not equal to
the planned quantity to be confirmed.
You enter a <ZH>partial confirmation</>. The confirmed quantity to date
for this operation (yield + rework quantity + scrap quantity) is larger
than the planned quantity to be confirmed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU526 - Line &: Total confirmed qty does not equal planned qty to be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message RU526 ("Line &: Total confirmed qty does not equal planned qty to be confirmed") typically occurs in the context of production orders or confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that the total quantity of goods that have been confirmed does not match the planned quantity that was set for confirmation in the production order.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The most common cause is that the total quantity confirmed (either through manual entry or system processing) does not equal the planned quantity for the production order.
  Partial Confirmations: If there are multiple confirmations for a single production order, the sum of these confirmations may not equal the planned quantity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors during the confirmation process can lead to discrepancies.
  Changes in Production Order: If the production order was modified after some confirmations were made, it could lead to a mismatch.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch quantities can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Confirmations: Review all confirmations made for the production order. Ensure that the total confirmed quantity matches the planned quantity.
  Adjust Confirmations: If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the confirmations. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting incorrect confirmations.
  Adding missing confirmations.
  
  
  Review Production Order: Check the production order for any changes that may have occurred after confirmations were made. If the order was changed, ensure that all confirmations reflect the new planned quantity.
  Re-enter Confirmations: If necessary, you can delete all confirmations and re-enter them to ensure they match the planned quantity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to handle confirmations in your version of SAP.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to confirmations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to production confirmations include:
  
  CO11N: Single Production Order Confirmation
  CO15: Confirmation of Production Order
  COHV: Mass Processing of Confirmations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the confirmation process are adequately trained on the procedures and best practices to avoid such errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.