How To Fix CN360 - Material status &1 for &2 &3 does not permit planned indep. requirements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Material status &1 for &2 &3 does not permit planned indep. requirements

What causes this issue?

You have set material status &v1& for material &v2 & in
plant &v3&. Material statuses are valid in all plants (cross-plant
material status) or in specific plants (plant specific material
status). This material status either prevents you from creating
planned independent requirements for the material or issues a warning
message when you try to do so.

System Response

The system response depends on the settings in the material status. If
only a warning message is issued, you can continue working with the
selected entries. If it is an error message, processing is
discontinued.

How to fix this error?

If the system has issued an error message, either choose another
material or contact the person responsible for maintaining material
&v2& in the system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN360 - Material status &1 for &2 &3 does not permit planned indep. requirements ?

  The SAP error message CN360 indicates that the material status for a specific material does not allow for planned independent requirements (PIRs). This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where certain material statuses can restrict the ability to create or manage planned independent requirements.
  Cause:
  The error message CN360 is triggered when:
  
  The material status assigned to the material (identified by &1) is set in such a way that it does not permit the creation of planned independent requirements.
  The material may be marked as inactive, obsolete, or restricted for planning purposes.
  The material status may have been configured in a way that restricts its use in certain planning scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the material status for the affected material.
  Look for the field that indicates the material status and verify if it is set to a status that allows for planned independent requirements.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material status is incorrect, you may need to change it to a status that permits planned independent requirements. This can be done using transaction code MM02.
  Ensure that the new status aligns with your business processes and planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system related to material statuses. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant configuration path for material management and planning.
  Ensure that the material status settings are correctly defined to allow for planned independent requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of changing material statuses and to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the material status, test the creation of planned independent requirements again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: The material master contains all the information about a material that is required to manage it throughout its lifecycle.
  Material Status: This is a key field in the material master that controls various functions and processes related to the material.
  Planned Independent Requirements (PIR): These are forecasted demands for materials that are planned independently of other requirements, often used in production planning.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.