How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP201 - Enter the requirements date and time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the requirements date and time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP201 - Enter the requirements date and time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP201 Enter the requirements date and time typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to create or modify a planning object (like a production order, purchase order, or sales order) without specifying a requirements date and time. This is a common issue in the planning process where date and time information is crucial for scheduling and resource allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date/Time Input: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a requirements date and time in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require date and time inputs for certain planning scenarios.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify date and time fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Requirements Date and Time: The immediate solution is to ensure that you fill in the requirements date and time fields before proceeding. This can usually be done in the planning transaction where the error occurred.
  Check Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the requirements date and time fields are set up correctly and are not inadvertently marked as optional.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields, including date and time, when creating or modifying planning objects.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter data in the required fields. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust the user roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/RRP for planning and /SAPAPO/SDP for supply network planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the requirements for entering planning data and the significance of date and time fields in the planning process.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly and understanding the configuration and authorization settings, you can effectively resolve the /SAPAPO/RRP201 error message.