How To Fix VN2061 - Requirement & not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Requirement & not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2061 - Requirement & not active ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2061 - Requirement & not active
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a requirement (such as a MRP or scheduling requirement) referenced in a purchasing document or material master is not active in the system. In SAP, requirements are used to control certain processes like scheduling, MRP, or delivery scheduling. If a requirement is inactive or has been deleted, and the system tries to use it (for example, in a purchase order or material master), the error VN2061 is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  
  The message text usually looks like:
  
  Requirement & not active
  
  where & is replaced by the requirement code or number.
  
  
  This means the system expects a valid, active requirement but finds that the requirement is either inactive or missing.
  
  
  Requirements are maintained in customizing under Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Requirements (transaction code OMI4).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Requirement Code:
  
  Identify the requirement code mentioned in the error message.
  Go to transaction OMI4 or navigate via SPRO:
  SPRO > Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Requirements
  
  
  
  Activate the Requirement:
  
  In the list of requirements, find the requirement code.
  Check if the requirement is active.
  If inactive, activate it by selecting the requirement and marking it as active.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Document or Master Data:
  
  If the requirement is not supposed to be used, change the requirement code in the purchasing document or material master to a valid, active requirement.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the requirement might have been deleted or incorrectly customized.
  Ensure that all references to the requirement are consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, verify that the requirement exists and is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMI4 – Define Requirements
  ME21N / ME22N – Purchase Order (where requirement might be referenced)
  MM02 – Change Material Master (check scheduling or MRP data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VN2061 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When creating or changing purchase orders, if the scheduling agreement or delivery scheduling requirement is inactive.
  When MRP runs and encounters inactive requirements in material master data.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The system references a requirement that is inactive or missing.
  Solution: Activate the requirement in customizing (OMI4) or change the reference to an active requirement.
  Check: Material master, purchasing documents, and customizing settings for requirements.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact requirement code and the transaction where the error occurs.