How To Fix 6P015 - Please enter requirements date or copy reference data

6P015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Please enter requirements date or copy reference data

What causes this issue?

A requirement contains at least a date and a quantity. You can create a
requirement in one of two ways: Either enter the date directly or copy
the reference date.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P015 - Please enter requirements date or copy reference data ?

  The SAP error message 6P015 ("Please enter requirements date or copy reference data") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying a purchase requisition or a similar document where a requirements date is expected but not provided. This error indicates that the system requires a date to determine when the materials or services are needed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirements Date: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a requirements date in the relevant field.
  Copying Data: If you are trying to copy data from another document (like a purchase order or another requisition), and the reference document does not have a requirements date, the system will prompt this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the material management module may require a requirements date for certain types of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Requirements Date: Ensure that you enter a valid requirements date in the appropriate field when creating or modifying