How To Fix 5N213 - Car ruling &1 may only be used from &2

5N213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Car ruling &1 may only be used from &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N213 - Car ruling &1 may only be used from &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5N213, which states "Car ruling &1 may only be used from &2," typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific car ruling (which could refer to a transportation rule or condition related to a vehicle or shipment) is not valid for the current date or period being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Date Restrictions: The car ruling you are trying to use is only valid from a specific date (&2). If you are attempting to apply it before that date, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transportation management settings or the car ruling itself, leading to incorrect date ranges being set.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the car ruling may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this