/SAPCEM/BAPI035 - Confirmed requirements exist in document - you cannot change doc. date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BAPI -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Confirmed requirements exist in document - you cannot change doc. date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI035 - Confirmed requirements exist in document - you cannot change doc. date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI035 Confirmed requirements exist in document - you cannot change doc. date typically occurs when you attempt to change the document date of a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or production order) that has confirmed requirements associated with it. This is a safeguard in SAP to ensure data integrity, as changing the document date could affect the confirmed requirements and their associated processes.
  Cause:
  
  Confirmed Requirements: The document has confirmed requirements (e.g., stock commitments, production orders, etc.) that are linked to the document date.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents changes to the document date to maintain the integrity of the data and avoid inconsistencies in the supply chain or production planning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Confirmed Requirements: Check the document for any confirmed requirements. You can do this by reviewing the related documents or using transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or CO09 (Availability Check).
  
  
  Cancel or Adjust Confirmed Requirements: If possible, cancel or adjust the confirmed requirements associated with the document. This may involve:
  
  Unconfirming any dependent documents.
  Adjusting the production or procurement plans.
  
  
  
  Change Document Date: Once the confirmed requirements are addressed, you should be able to change the document date without encountering the error.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the document is critical and cannot be adjusted, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., production planners, supply chain managers) to determine the best course of action.
  
  
  Use a Different Document: If changing the document date is not feasible, consider creating a new document with the desired date and transferring any necessary information from the original document.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or CO03 (Display Production Order) to analyze the document and its requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for additional insights or updates.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document and its associated requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.