How To Fix 61251 - Purchase requisition &1 has not delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1 has not delivery date

What causes this issue?

The purchase requisition has not delivery date.

System Response

A purchase requisition without a delivery date is an inconsistency. The
absence of a date causes problems in MRP.

How to fix this error?

Enter a delivery date or delete the purchase requisition. You should
also check for the cause of the inconsistent purchase requisition to
solve this problem.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61251 - Purchase requisition &1 has not delivery date ?

  The SAP error message 61251, which states "Purchase requisition &1 has no delivery date," typically occurs when a purchase requisition (PR) is created without specifying a delivery date. This can prevent the processing of the requisition, as the system requires a delivery date to determine when the goods or services are expected to be received.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Date: The most common cause is that the delivery date field was left blank when creating the purchase requisition.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a delivery date for certain types of purchase requisitions.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the delivery date during the requisition creation process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Edit the Purchase Requisition:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition).
  Enter the purchase requisition number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the item details and enter a valid delivery date in the appropriate field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that the delivery date is set as a required field for purchase requisitions.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant configuration documentation.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on the importance of entering a delivery date when creating purchase requisitions to prevent this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase requisition processing for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By ensuring that a delivery date is always specified when creating purchase requisitions, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.