How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG172 - Enter a valid-to date

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Enter a valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG172 - Enter a valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG172 Enter a valid-to date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to create or modify a transportation-related document, such as a freight order or shipment, and has not provided a valid "valid-to" date. This date is essential for defining the period during which the transportation document is valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valid-To Date: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a valid "valid-to" date in the relevant field.
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format or may be outside the acceptable range.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that require a valid-to date to be set under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid-To Date: Ensure that you enter a valid date in the "valid-to" field. This date should be in the future and should conform