How To Fix FSH_DEM_PIR046 - Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation

FSH_DEM_PIR046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_DEM_PIR - Fashion specific Planned Independent Requirements

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Use external requirements plan number for material with segmentation

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FSH_DEM_PIR046 - Details

• The SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR046 indicates that there is an issue related to the use of an external requirements plan number for a material that has segmentation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where materials are segmented based on various criteria (like size, color, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Segmentation Issues: The material in question is segmented, meaning it has different variants (like sizes or colors) that need to be managed separately. The system expects an external requirements plan number that corresponds to the specific segment of the material.
  Missing or Incorrect Plan Number: The external requirements plan number may not be correctly assigned or may be missing for the segmented material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for handling segmented materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Requirements Plan Number: Ensure that the external requirements plan number is correctly assigned to