How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT052 - Enter either the delivery date or the relative delivery date of the PR.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Enter either the delivery date or the relative delivery date of the PR.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT052 - Enter either the delivery date or the relative delivery date of the PR. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT052 indicates that there is an issue with the delivery date or relative delivery date in a Purchase Requisition (PR). This error typically occurs when the system requires either a specific delivery date or a relative delivery date to be entered, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Date: The PR does not have a delivery date specified.
  Missing Relative Delivery Date: The PR does not have a relative delivery date specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may require one of these fields to be filled in for processing.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Requisition:
  
  Open the Purchase Requisition in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the item details where the delivery date is specified.
  
  
  
  Enter Delivery Date:
  
  If a specific delivery date is required, enter a valid date in the "Delivery Date" field.
  Ensure that the date is in the correct format and is a future date.
  
  
  
  Enter Relative Delivery Date:
  
  If a relative delivery date is required, enter a valid relative date (e.g., "1 week from today").
  This can often be specified in terms of days, weeks, or months.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure why the system is requiring these fields, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to Purchase Requisitions.
  Check if there are any mandatory fields set in the configuration that require a delivery date.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Attempt to process the Purchase Requisition again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) or ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition) to manage PRs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Purchase Requisition processing and required fields.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering delivery dates in PRs to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team for further investigation.