How To Fix ME215 - Deadline for submission of quotations in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Deadline for submission of quotations in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME215 - Deadline for submission of quotations in the past ?

  The SAP error message ME215, which states "Deadline for submission of quotations in the past," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes when a user attempts to submit a quotation after the specified deadline has passed. This error is common in the SAP MM (Materials Management) module, particularly when dealing with requests for quotations (RFQs).
  Cause:
  
  Expired Deadline: The most straightforward cause is that the deadline for submitting quotations has indeed passed. This deadline is set in the RFQ document and is enforced by the system.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about the actual deadline.
  Quotation Validity: The validity period for the quotation may have been set incorrectly, or the quotation may have been created with a validity period that has already expired.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Deadline: Verify the deadline for submission of quotations in the RFQ. If the deadline has passed, you will need to either extend the deadline or create a new RFQ.
  Adjust System Date: Ensure that the system date is correct. If the date is incorrect, it may lead to erroneous error messages.
  Create a New RFQ: If the deadline has indeed passed and cannot be extended, consider creating a new RFQ with a new deadline.
  Communicate with Vendors: If you need to accept a quotation after the deadline, communicate with the vendor to see if they can still provide a quotation, and if so, document this outside of the SAP system.
  Change Quotation Validity: If you have access, you can adjust the validity period of the quotation in the system to allow for late submissions, but this typically requires appropriate permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME41 (Create RFQ), ME42 (Change RFQ), and ME47 (Maintain Quotation) to manage RFQs and quotations.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify RFQs and quotations in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling RFQs and quotations.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the procurement processes within SAP to better understand how deadlines and quotations work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME215 error and manage your procurement processes more effectively.