How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO635 - Planned date or target date must be informed

/PF1/MSG_PO635 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Planned date or target date must be informed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO635 - Planned date or target date must be informed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO635 indicates that a planned date or target date must be specified in the context of a purchase order or related document. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify a purchase order without providing the necessary date information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The planned delivery date or target date fields in the purchase order are not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require these dates for certain types of purchase orders or materials.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may overlook entering the required date fields during the creation or modification of the purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Dates: Ensure that the planned delivery date or target date is filled in the purchase order. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the purchase order screen.
  Locating the fields for planned delivery date or target date.
  Entering the appropriate date values.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration