How To Fix RU540 - Confirmation terminated due to incorrect actual costs

RU540 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Confirmation terminated due to incorrect actual costs

What causes this issue?

Actual costs posting is connected with this confirmation. However,
errors occured when these actual costs were posted.

System Response

Your settings in the Customizing specify that the confirmation should
be terminated if these errors occur.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the Customizing. If you want the confirmation to
be saved regardless of the incorrect actual costs, delete the
"termination of confirmation if incorrect actual costs" indicator.
<DS:TRAN.OPK4>Execute function</> for PP/PI orders
<DS:TRAN.OIOR>Execute function</> for PM/SM orders
<DS:TRAN.OPST>Execute function</> for PS networks

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

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 RU540 - Confirmation terminated due to incorrect actual costs ?

  The SAP error message RU540, which states "Confirmation terminated due to incorrect actual costs," typically occurs during the confirmation process in production or project systems when the actual costs associated with a production order or activity are not matching the expected or planned costs. This can happen for various reasons, including discrepancies in cost calculations, incorrect settings, or data entry errors.
  Causes of RU540 Error
  
  Cost Variance: The actual costs incurred during the confirmation process exceed the planned costs, leading to a mismatch.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with the master data, such as incorrect cost center assignments, activity types, or material master data.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module or production planning (PP) module may not be set up correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Cost Estimates: If the cost estimates for the production order are not updated or are incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency