/SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP464 - Parts of package unit &1 not within the planning horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP -

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Parts of package unit &1 not within the planning horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP464 - Parts of package unit &1 not within the planning horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_APP464 indicates that certain parts of a package unit are not within the defined planning horizon. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP, where the system is trying to plan or optimize transportation routes or shipments, but some components of the package unit fall outside the acceptable time frame for planning.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon may be set too short, meaning that the system cannot consider certain items or package units that are scheduled for delivery outside this timeframe.
  Delivery Dates: The delivery dates for the items in the package unit may be set beyond the planning horizon.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the package units or the items they contain.
  Transportation Planning Settings: The settings for transportation planning might not be aligned with the requirements of the package units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Review and extend the planning horizon settings in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for transportation management.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and adjust the planning horizon parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Dates: Ensure that the delivery dates for the items in the package unit are within the planning horizon. If necessary, adjust the delivery dates to fall within the acceptable range.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the package units and the items they contain. Ensure that all relevant data is accurate and up to date.
  
  
  Transportation Planning Settings: Review the transportation planning settings to ensure they are correctly configured to handle the package units and their components.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning process works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/OPT for optimization to access relevant planning functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all parts of the package unit are considered within the planning horizon.