How To Fix L2015 - Specify a requirement type for the requirement number

L2015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Specify a requirement type for the requirement number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2015 - Specify a requirement type for the requirement number ?

  The SAP error message L2015, "Specify a requirement type for the requirement number," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system expects a requirement type to be specified for a given requirement number, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirement Type: The requirement number is not associated with a requirement type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The requirement type may not be defined in the system or may not be correctly linked to the requirement number.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the requirement type was not specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Requirement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Production Planning or Materials Management) and check the settings for requirement types.
  Ensure that the requirement type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Requirement Type:
  
  If the requirement type is missing,