How To Fix 6P008 - Requirements type in Tables 450B and 459B must be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Requirements type in Tables 450B and 459B must be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P008 - Requirements type in Tables 450B and 459B must be the same ?

  The SAP error message 6P008 indicates that there is a mismatch in the requirement types defined in the tables 450B and 459B. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the configuration of requirement types for different planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the requirement types specified in the two tables do not match. Specifically:
  
  Table 450B is used for defining the requirement types for planned orders.
  Table 459B is used for defining the requirement types for production orders.
  
  If the requirement types for these two tables are not aligned, SAP will throw this error to prevent inconsistencies in the planning process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the requirement types in both tables are consistent. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check Requirement Types:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Check the entries in Table 450B and Table 459B.
  Identify the requirement types that are causing the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Update Requirement Types:
  
  If you find that the requirement types are indeed different, you will need to update one of the tables to ensure they match.
  You can do this by using transaction code OMPR (for planned orders) and OMPS (for production orders) to configure the requirement types accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform relevant team members.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  OMPR: Configure Requirement Types for Planned Orders
  OMPS: Configure Requirement Types for Production Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on requirement types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 6P008 error and ensure that your requirement types are correctly configured in SAP.