How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO635 - Planned date or target date must be informed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_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_PO_BAPI_PO635 - Planned date or target date must be informed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO635 indicates that a planned date or target date must be provided when creating or updating a purchase order (PO) using a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface). This error typically occurs when the required date fields are not populated in the data being sent to the BAPI.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Fields: The planned delivery date or target date fields in the purchase order data are not filled in.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The structure of the data being passed to the BAPI may not include the necessary date fields.
  Business Logic: The business logic in your SAP system may require these dates to be mandatory for certain types of purchase orders or scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that the planned delivery date (EINDT) and/or target date fields are populated in the data structure you are passing to the BAPI.
  Review BAPI Documentation: Look at the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using (e.g., BAPI_PO_CREATE1, BAPI_PO_CHANGE) to understand which fields are required and their expected formats.
  Debugging: If you are using a custom program or interface, debug the code to ensure that the date fields are being set correctly before the BAPI call.
  Testing: Test the BAPI call with valid date values to confirm that the error is resolved.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the required fields or business logic, consult with your SAP functional team or business analysts to clarify the requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or transaction SE37 to find the specific BAPI documentation for details on input parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to manually create or change a purchase order and see how the date fields are populated in the standard SAP GUI.
  
  By ensuring that the required date fields are populated correctly, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully create or update the purchase order.