How To Fix 5N214 - Car ruling &1 may not be used after &2

5N214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Car ruling &1 may not be used after &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N214 - Car ruling &1 may not be used after &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5N214, which states "Car ruling &1 may not be used after &2," typically relates to the configuration of car rulings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of transportation management or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when there is an attempt to use a car ruling (a set of rules that govern the transportation of goods) that is no longer valid or applicable after a certain date. The "&1" in the message represents the specific car ruling, while "&2" indicates the date after which the ruling cannot be used. This can happen due to:
  
  Date Restrictions: The car ruling has a validity period, and the current date exceeds the end date of that period.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of transportation management settings that affect the validity of car rulings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of a car ruling that is not applicable for the