How To Fix FSH_DEM_PIR019 - Requirement blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_DEM_PIR - Fashion specific Planned Independent Requirements

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Requirement blocked

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a requirement for an article that is
already locked by another process.

System Response

The system does not allow you to create a requirement for the article
using transaction <AB>FSH_PIR</>.

How to fix this error?

You can only create a requirement for this article when the article is
no longer locked by another process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR019 - Requirement blocked ?

  The SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR019 with the description "Requirement blocked" typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that a specific requirement (such as a planned independent requirement or PIR) is blocked and cannot be processed further.
  Causes:
  
  Blocking Status: The requirement may be marked as blocked due to various reasons, such as manual intervention or system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the demand planning module that prevent the processing of certain requirements.
  Data Integrity Issues: Inconsistent or incomplete data related to the requirement can lead to it being blocked.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the requirement.
  Planning Version Issues: The requirement might be associated with a planning version that is not active or is blocked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Requirement Status: Review the status of the requirement in the system. If it is marked as blocked, determine the reason for the block and take appropriate action to unblock it.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for demand planning are correctly set up. This may involve checking the planning area, planning version, and other related settings.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the requirement to ensure it is complete and consistent. Correct any discrepancies found.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to process the requirement has the necessary authorizations. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required access.
  Activate Planning Version: If the requirement is linked to a planning version, ensure that the version is active and not blocked. You may need to activate or adjust the version settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FSH_DEM_PIR019 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PIR for managing planned independent requirements or /SAPAPO/SDP for demand planning.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FSH_DEM_PIR019 error and implement a solution to resolve it.