How To Fix 6P032 - Requirement has been deleted, after ENTER you can recreate it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Requirement has been deleted, after ENTER you can recreate it

What causes this issue?

An independent requirement or a schedule line has already been created
and then deleted for this material.

System Response

The system saves independent requirements that were created under a
requirements number that is maintained internally within the system.
This requirements number is not deleted along with independent
requirements items. This means that if a planned independent
requirement item is deleted for a material, the requirements number
still exists. The system uses this requirements number to save new or
changed independent requirements for this material.

How to fix this error?

By selecting the ENTER key, you can create new planned independent
requirement items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P032 - Requirement has been deleted, after ENTER you can recreate it ?

  The SAP error message 6P032 indicates that a requirement has been deleted in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and production modules, where requirements are used to manage inventory, production, and procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Requirement: The requirement that the system is trying to reference has been deleted. This could happen due to manual deletion, data migration, or changes in planning parameters.
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the data can lead to this error, especially if there have been recent changes to the master data or planning data.
  User Actions: A user may have inadvertently deleted the requirement or made changes that affected the requirement's status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Requirement: As the error message suggests, you can recreate the requirement. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MD61 for creating planned independent requirements).
  Entering the necessary details to create a new requirement.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Logs: If you need to understand why the requirement was deleted, check the change logs or audit trails in the system to see if there were any recent changes made by users.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to ensure that all related data is intact and that there are no other issues that could lead to similar errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the implications of deleted requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD61 (Create Planned Independent Requirements), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), and others that may help you manage requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage requirements properly to avoid accidental deletions in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring again.