How To Fix PR218 - Enter an allocation date or select one from the list

PR218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Enter an allocation date or select one from the list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR218 - Enter an allocation date or select one from the list ?

  The SAP error message PR218 ("Enter an allocation date or select one from the list") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase requisitions or allocations in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valid allocation date to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered an allocation date in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date may be entered in an incorrect format that the system does not recognize.
  Date Not Selected from List: If the system provides a list of valid dates, the user may not have selected a date from that list.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an allocation date for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Allocation Date: Ensure that you enter a valid allocation date in the required field. This date should typically be in