How To Fix /SCMTMS/BATCH_80203 - Freight order &1 stage &2: Service date defaulted to today's date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BATCH_80 -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Freight order &1 stage &2: Service date defaulted to today's date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80203 - Freight order &1 stage &2: Service date defaulted to today's date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80203 indicates that a freight order's service date has been defaulted to today's date. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system cannot determine a valid service date for a specific stage of a freight order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Date: The freight order stage does not have a predefined service date, and the system defaults to the current date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management settings, such as missing or incorrect settings for service dates in the relevant planning profiles or transportation lanes.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the master data (e.g., transportation lanes, freight order details) can lead to the system not being able to derive a valid service date.
  User Input: If the user did not specify a service date when creating or modifying the freight order, the system defaults to today’s date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Order Details: Review the freight order and its stages to ensure that a valid service date is specified. If it is missing, manually enter the correct service date.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to service dates. Ensure that the transportation lanes and planning profiles are correctly set up to derive service dates.
  Master Data Review: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the service date determination.
  User Training: If the issue is due to user input, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to properly enter service dates when creating or modifying freight orders.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or fixes.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER to access and manage freight orders directly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the service date is being defaulted and why the expected date is not being set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the service dates for freight orders are correctly set.