How To Fix ME352 - You must determine backlog before it can be used as creation criterion

ME352 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 352

• Message text: You must determine backlog before it can be used as creation criterion

What causes this issue?

You can only set this indicator if you also set <LS>Determine
backlog/immediate requirement</> or the relevant release type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME352 - You must determine backlog before it can be used as creation criterion ?

  The SAP error message ME352, "You must determine backlog before it can be used as creation criterion," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system requires a backlog to be determined before it can proceed with the creation of a document based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Backlog Calculation: The system has not calculated the backlog for the material or the relevant purchasing document. Backlog refers to the outstanding requirements that have not yet been fulfilled.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing info records that prevent the backlog from being determined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, vendor, or purchasing organization that prevent the backlog from being calculated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME352 error, you can take