How To Fix 6P038 - No reqmts were found, after confirming entries, they will be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No reqmts were found, after confirming entries, they will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P038 - No reqmts were found, after confirming entries, they will be created ?

  The SAP error message 6P038 ("No reqmts were found, after confirming entries, they will be created") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with requirements planning or production orders. This message indicates that there are no existing requirements for the material in question, but the system is set to create them based on the entries you have confirmed.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Existing Requirements: The primary cause of this error is that there are no existing requirements for the material in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The material has not been planned or scheduled for production.
  There are no sales orders or planned orders that would generate requirements for the material.
  The planning parameters for the material are not set correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the planning strategy that prevent the system from recognizing existing requirements.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the creation of production orders or during the confirmation process can also lead to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Requirements:
  
  Verify if there are any sales orders, planned orders, or other documents that should generate requirements for the material.
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check the current status of requirements for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured, especially the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  Check the planning strategy and ensure it aligns with your production process.
  
  
  
  Create Requirements Manually:
  
  If there are no requirements, you may need to create them manually by creating a sales order or a planned order for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system related to MRP and production planning to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  CO11N: Confirm Production Order
  MD01: MRP Run
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify requirements in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.