/SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP545 - Stop has status "Fixed" since outside planning horizon

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Stop has status "Fixed" since outside planning horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP545 - Stop has status "Fixed" since outside planning horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP545 indicates that a stop in the transportation planning process has been marked as "Fixed" because it falls outside the defined planning horizon. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to consider certain stops for planning due to their timing relative to the planning horizon set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon is a defined time frame within which the system can plan transportation activities. If a stop's scheduled time is outside this horizon, it is marked as "Fixed" and cannot be adjusted or optimized.
  Stop Timing: The specific timing of the stop (e.g., delivery or pickup date) may be set in such a way that it exceeds the planning horizon.
  Transportation Request Settings: The settings in the transportation request or the related planning parameters may not align with the current planning horizon.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Review and, if necessary, extend the planning horizon in the SAP TM configuration. This can be done in the customizing settings under the relevant transportation management settings.
  
  Navigate to: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Planning Horizon.
  
  
  Review Stop Timing: Check the timing of the stops in the transportation request. If the stops are indeed scheduled for a time that is outside the current planning horizon, consider adjusting the dates to bring them within the horizon.
  Re-evaluate Transportation Requests: If the transportation requests are fixed due to business requirements, consider whether they need to be adjusted or if the planning horizon should be modified to accommodate them.
  Check for Fixed Stops: If certain stops are intentionally fixed (e.g., due to customer requirements), ensure that this is documented and that the planning horizon is set accordingly to avoid conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on transportation planning and configuration settings.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By addressing the planning horizon and ensuring that stop timings align with it, you should be able to resolve the error and allow for effective transportation planning within SAP TM.