How To Fix 61006 - Please enter completion date and/or start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Please enter completion date and/or start date

What causes this issue?

Either a planned finish or a planned start date must be entered for
scheduling the planned order.

System Response

If you enter a planned finish date, the system carries out backward
scheduling.
If you enter a planned start date, the system carries out forward
scheduling.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61006 - Please enter completion date and/or start date ?

  The SAP error message 61006, which states "Please enter completion date and/or start date," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a start date or a completion date to proceed with a particular transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a start date or a completion date in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or production order that require these dates to be filled in.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have overlooked entering the required dates due to oversight or misunderstanding of the fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: 
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that you fill in either the start date or the completion date (or both, if necessary).
  Make sure the dates are in the correct format and within a valid range.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the project or production order management module to see if there are mandatory fields that need to be set up.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user is aware of the required fields and understands how to enter the dates correctly.
  Provide training or documentation if necessary to help users avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists even after entering the dates, it may be necessary to debug the transaction to identify any underlying issues or customizations that could be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to project management (e.g., CJ20N for Project Builder) or production orders (e.g., CO01 for creating production orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system with notes that can provide solutions or workarounds for specific errors.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for guidance on entering dates in the relevant transactions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.