How To Fix 61032 - Please enter release date or scheduled delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Please enter release date or scheduled delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61032 - Please enter release date or scheduled delivery date ?

  The SAP error message 61032, which states "Please enter release date or scheduled delivery date," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when a user is trying to create or modify a document (like a purchase order, production order, or sales order) that requires a release date or scheduled delivery date to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dates: The most common cause of this error is that the required fields for the release date or scheduled delivery date are left blank.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these dates to be filled in for certain transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary dates due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Dates: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid release date or scheduled delivery date in the relevant fields before saving or processing the document.
  Check Field Settings: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the field settings in the transaction you are using. Ensure that the fields for release date and scheduled delivery date are not set to mandatory if they are not needed for your process.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to the document type you are working with to see if there are any mandatory fields that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for the release date and scheduled delivery date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), CO01 (Create Production Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to enter the required data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue with different data to see if the error persists, which can help in diagnosing the problem.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.