How To Fix ME360 - Checking horizon (&1 WDs) of &2 is &3 than its release horizon (&4 WDs)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Checking horizon (&1 WDs) of &2 is &3 than its release horizon (&4 WDs)

What causes this issue?

The number of working days (WDs) in the checking horizon (&V1& working
days) differs from the number of working days in the release horizon (
&V4& working days).

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

If the checking horizon is <ZH>smaller</> than the release horizon, the
tolerance check is only carried out for those schedule lines that fall
within the period defined by the checking horizon. The system will not
then carry out a tolerance check for the remaining schedule lines, i.e.
it accepts any percentage variance without generating a scheduling
agreement release.
<ZH>Example:</>
There are two checking periods of 5 and 10 days each. The checking
horizon thus amounts to 15 days. The release horizon amounts to 25
days.
The variances of the first 15 days lie within the tolerance limits. For
the remaining 10 days, there is a variance of 10 %. No scheduling
agreement release is generated.
If the checking horizon is <ZH>larger</> than the release horizon, the
checking periods you enter will only be taken into account in the
tolerance check up to the end of the release horizon.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the checking horizon.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME360 - Checking horizon (&1 WDs) of &2 is &3 than its release horizon (&4 WDs) ?

  The SAP error message ME360 indicates an issue related to the checking horizon of a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a scheduling agreement) in relation to its release horizon. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes.
  Cause:
  The error message ME360 is triggered when the checking horizon (the time frame within which the system checks for availability or other conditions) of a specific purchasing document is greater than its release horizon. The release horizon is the period within which the document is allowed to be released or processed. 
  In simpler terms, the system is indicating that the time frame you are trying to check (the checking horizon) exceeds the time frame that is allowed for the document to be released (the release horizon). This can happen due to configuration settings or incorrect data entry.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME360 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the checking horizon and release horizon in the relevant purchasing document types. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Materials Management (MM) > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Release Procedure for Purchase Orders.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Checking Horizon:
  
  If the checking horizon is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust it to be within the limits of the release horizon. This can often be done in the document itself or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Check the specific purchasing document that is causing the error. Ensure that the dates and time frames are correctly set and that they align with the expected values for the checking and release horizons.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific settings and how they interact with each other.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and document data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view or modify the purchasing documents.
  Release Procedure: Understanding the release procedure for purchasing documents is crucial, as it defines how and when documents can be released for processing.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it can also affect the checking and release horizons.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ME360 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.