How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV137 - ASN &1: Shipping date is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: ASN &1: Shipping date is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV137 - ASN &1: Shipping date is in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV137 ASN &1: Shipping date is in the past typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that the shipping date specified in the ASN is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Shipping Date: The shipping date entered in the ASN is set to a date that has already passed.
  System Date Issues: The system date on the server may be incorrectly set to a future date, leading to confusion when comparing dates.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors when creating the ASN can lead to incorrect shipping dates being specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Shipping Date: 
  
  Review the ASN and update the shipping date to a future date that is valid. Ensure that the date is set to today or a later date.
  
  
  
  Check System Date: 
  
  Verify that the system date on the SAP server is correct. If it is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by the system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review ASN Creation Process: 
  
  If the ASN is generated automatically, review the logic or configuration that generates the ASN to ensure it is setting the shipping date correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Provide training to users on how to correctly enter shipping dates when creating ASNs to avoid future errors.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  Implement error handling in the ASN creation process to catch and alert users to invalid shipping dates before the ASN is submitted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/ASN to view or edit ASNs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Advanced Shipping Notifications and date handling in SCM for more detailed information on best practices and configurations.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that shipping dates are correctly set, you can resolve the issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.