How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP602 - Acceptable date is outside the planning horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Acceptable date is outside the planning horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP602 - Acceptable date is outside the planning horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP602 indicates that the acceptable date for a planning operation is outside the defined planning horizon. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to plan or execute a transportation operation that falls outside the configured time frame for planning.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Horizon Configuration: The planning horizon in SAP TM is defined in the system settings. If the date you are trying to use for planning is beyond this horizon, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Date Input: The date you are trying to use for planning may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading it to fall outside the acceptable range.
  System Settings: The planning horizon may not be set correctly for the specific transportation planning scenario you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Check the planning horizon settings for the relevant transportation planning area. You can find this under the configuration for transportation management.
  Adjust the planning horizon to include the date you are trying to use for planning.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is not critical, consider adjusting it to fall within the defined planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters for transportation planning are set correctly and that they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring planning horizons and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Horizon: This is a critical configuration in SAP TM that defines the time frame within which planning activities can occur. It is essential for ensuring that transportation operations are planned effectively and within the expected time frames.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring planning horizons.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning-related activities.
  
  By addressing the planning horizon settings and ensuring that the dates used for planning are within the acceptable range, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/PLN_OPT_EXP602.