How To Fix SOA_SD062 - The requested delivery date of a schedule line is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOA_SD - Messages for SOA Processing in SD

• Message number: 062

• Message text: The requested delivery date of a schedule line is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOA_SD062 - The requested delivery date of a schedule line is missing. ?

  The SAP error message SOA_SD062, which states "The requested delivery date of a schedule line is missing," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when a delivery date is not specified for a schedule line in a sales order or delivery document. This can prevent the processing of the order or delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Date: The most common cause is that the delivery date field for a schedule line is left blank or not filled in during the creation of the sales order or delivery.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sales document type or item category that do not require a delivery date but should.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the delivery date due to oversight or misunderstanding of the required fields.
  Integration Issues: If the sales order is being created through an interface (like EDI or an API), the integration might not be sending the delivery date correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Line: Go to the sales order or delivery document and check the schedule line details. Ensure that the requested delivery date is filled in.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant sales order (transaction code VA02) or delivery (transaction code VL02N) and checking the schedule lines.
  
  
  
  Update Delivery Date: If the delivery date is missing, enter the appropriate date in the schedule line and save the document.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings for the sales document type and item category to ensure that the delivery date is required and correctly set up.
  
  This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types or similar paths depending on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  User Training: Provide training to users on the importance of entering all required fields, including the delivery date, when creating sales orders or deliveries.
  
  
  Check Integration: If the sales order is created through an interface, check the mapping and ensure that the delivery date is being sent correctly from the source system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for sales order processing and delivery management to understand the required fields and their significance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing delivery date and ensuring proper configuration and user training, you can resolve the SOA_SD062 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.