How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG050 - Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG050 - Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG050 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the "Valid-from date cannot be greater than valid-to date." This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record (such as a transportation lane, rate, or other configuration) where the start date (valid-from) is set to a date that is later than the end date (valid-to).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the valid-from date as a later date than the valid-to date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or imported in bulk, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings or templates that define valid date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the valid-from and valid-to dates in the record you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the valid-from date is earlier than or equal to the valid-to date.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the valid-from date is indeed greater than the valid-to date, correct it by entering the appropriate dates.
  Review Related Records: If the error persists, check other related records or configurations that might be influencing the date settings.
  Data Validation: If you are importing data, ensure that the data being imported is validated for correct date ranges before the import process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on date configurations in TMS.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (for Transportation Management) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your date configurations are correct.