/SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP680 - Freight unit not planned because the utilization is below the minimum

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Freight unit not planned because the utilization is below the minimum

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP680 - Freight unit not planned because the utilization is below the minimum ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP680 indicates that a freight unit has not been planned because its utilization is below the defined minimum threshold. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system evaluates freight units for planning and finds that they do not meet the minimum utilization criteria set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Utilization Settings: The system has a configuration for minimum utilization that freight units must meet to be considered for planning. If the freight unit's volume or weight does not meet this threshold, the error is triggered.
  Freight Unit Characteristics: The characteristics of the freight unit, such as its weight, volume, or dimensions, may not align with the requirements set in the planning profile.
  Planning Profile Configuration: The planning profile used for the freight unit may have specific settings that enforce minimum utilization levels.
  Load Optimization Settings: The load optimization settings may be too strict, leading to the exclusion of freight units that do not meet the criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Minimum Utilization Settings: Check the minimum utilization settings in the planning profile. You may need to adjust these settings to allow for lower utilization if it is acceptable for your business processes.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in SAP TM and adjust the minimum utilization parameters.
  
  
  
  Analyze Freight Unit Characteristics: Review the characteristics of the freight unit to ensure they are correctly defined. If the freight unit is valid but does not meet the minimum utilization, consider adjusting its parameters.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Profile: If the planning profile is too restrictive, consider modifying it to allow for more flexibility in utilization. This may involve changing the load optimization settings or thresholds.
  
  
  Combine Freight Units: If possible, consider combining the freight unit with others to meet the minimum utilization requirement. This can be done through manual planning or by adjusting the planning parameters to allow for aggregation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring minimum utilization settings and understanding the implications of changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Testing Changes: After making any changes to the configuration, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other planning processes.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the error and adjusting the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the issue and allow the freight unit to be planned successfully.