How To Fix ME654 - Please enter quantity and delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Please enter quantity and delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME654 - Please enter quantity and delivery date ?

  The SAP error message ME654 ("Please enter quantity and delivery date") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system requires both a quantity and a delivery date to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The user has not entered a quantity for the item in the purchase order or requisition.
  Missing Delivery Date: The user has not specified a delivery date for the item.
  Incorrect Item Configuration: The item may be configured in a way that requires both fields to be filled out before proceeding.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may enforce the requirement for these fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME654 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Details:
  
  Open the purchase order or requisition where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you have entered a valid quantity in the quantity field for each line item.
  Enter a valid delivery date in the delivery date field for each line item.
  
  
  
  Review Item Configuration:
  
  If the item is a material that requires specific settings, check the material master data to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Make sure that the quantity is a positive number and that the delivery date is a valid date in the future.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the purchase order or requisition again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), etc.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify purchase orders or requisitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on the purchasing process in SAP to ensure they understand the required fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME654 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.