How To Fix W5095 - Please enter a delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Please enter a delivery date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5095 - Please enter a delivery date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5095 - Please enter a delivery date
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are processing a transaction (such as creating or changing a sales order, purchase order, or delivery document) and the system requires a delivery date to be entered but it is missing. The delivery date is a critical field used for scheduling, availability checks, and logistics planning.
  Common scenarios causing this message include:  
  
  The delivery date field is left blank during document creation or change.  
  The system expects a delivery date based on configuration or business rules but none is provided.  
  Custom validations or user exits enforce the entry of a delivery date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid delivery date: When prompted, input the required delivery date in the relevant field.  
  Check defaulting logic: If the delivery date is usually defaulted by the system but is missing, verify the configuration of the schedule line category, item category, or copy control settings to ensure the delivery date is correctly derived.  
  Review user exits or enhancements: If custom code enforces delivery date entry, ensure it is working correctly and not blocking the process unnecessarily.  
  Check transaction type and document flow: Some document types or processes require mandatory delivery dates; ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VL01N (Create Delivery)  
  Configuration areas:  
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Schedule Lines ? Define Schedule Line Categories  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Delivery Types  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to message W5095 for specific patches or updates.  
  Message class: W5 (Sales and Distribution messages)  
  Field involved: Delivery Date (e.g., VBEP-EDATU in sales documents)
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider enabling debugging or checking the application log to trace why the delivery date is not being accepted or defaulted.