How To Fix MEPO310 - No time window assigned for plant &1 and storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 310

• Message text: No time window assigned for plant &1 and storage location &2

What causes this issue?

Goods receiving capacity check active.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The capacity check for goods receiving has been activated in your
system.
The system was not able to automatically find the corresponding delivery
time for the desired delivery date.
Carry out the capacity check for the delivery date and assign the
desired time to it.
The time is stored at in the item at schedule line level.
It may also happen that you wish to create a purchase order with more
capacity units than are available in the specified week.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO310 - No time window assigned for plant &1 and storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO310 indicates that there is no time window assigned for a specific plant and storage location in the context of a purchasing document or a related process. This error typically arises in the context of scheduling or planning activities, particularly when dealing with purchase orders, scheduling agreements, or similar procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Time Window Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the time window for the specified plant and storage location has not been defined in the system. This configuration is necessary for the system to understand the time frames for deliveries or other related activities.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The error may also occur if the plant or storage location specified in the document does not exist or is incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material, vendor, or purchasing info records that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Time Windows:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining time windows for plants and storage locations.
  Ensure that the time window is correctly set up for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location are correctly defined in the system.
  Check the material master data, vendor master data, and purchasing info records to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order or Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Check the purchase order or scheduling agreement for any inconsistencies or errors in the plant or storage location fields.
  Make sure that the document is referencing the correct and existing plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to configure time windows, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME31K (Create Scheduling Agreement) to check or modify the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO310 error and ensure that the time window is properly assigned for the specified plant and storage location.