How To Fix 6A349 - For direct activation, enter a proposed approval date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 349

• Message text: For direct activation, enter a proposed approval date

What causes this issue?

For direct activation, a list for entering an approval date for each
adjustment record is not displayed. For this reason, you must enter the
approval date on the initial screen.

System Response

You cannot use the direct activation function without specifying an
approval date.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an approval date or delete the "Activate directly"
indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A349 - For direct activation, enter a proposed approval date ?

  The SAP error message 6A349 ("For direct activation, enter a proposed approval date") typically occurs in the context of activating a transport request directly in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a proposed approval date to proceed with the activation of the transport request.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to activate a transport request directly without specifying a proposed approval date. This is a requirement in certain configurations of SAP, particularly when the system is set up to enforce approval processes for transport requests.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a proposed approval date when attempting to activate the transport request. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Open the Transport Organizer: Go to transaction code SE09 or SE10 to access the Transport Organizer.
  Select the Transport Request: Find the transport request you want to activate.
  Edit the Transport Request: Click on the transport request to edit it.
  Enter Proposed Approval Date: Look for the field labeled "Proposed Approval Date" or similar. Enter a valid date that indicates when you propose the request should be approved.
  Save Changes: After entering the date, save your changes.
  Activate the Transport Request: Now, try to activate the transport request again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This error is related to the TMS in SAP, which manages the transport of changes between different SAP systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Approval Process: The requirement for a proposed approval date is often part of a governance or compliance process within an organization to ensure that changes are reviewed and approved before being moved to production.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter the proposed approval date and activate transport requests. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.