How To Fix /SCMTMS/INS015 - Enter alert date on or before due date for instruction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INS -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Enter alert date on or before due date for instruction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS015 - Enter alert date on or before due date for instruction &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS015 Enter alert date on or before due date for instruction &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the alert date you are trying to enter for a transportation instruction is set to a date that is after the due date of that instruction. 
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The alert date has been entered incorrectly, and it is later than the due date of the transportation instruction.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to ensure that alerts are set for dates that are on or before the due date to maintain logical consistency in transportation planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the due date of the transportation instruction referenced by &1. Ensure that the alert date you are trying to enter is on or before this due date.
  Adjust Alert Date: If the alert date is indeed after the due date, modify it to a valid date that meets the criteria (i.e., on or before the due date).
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entry to ensure that the error message does not reappear.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be working within specific transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/ALERT for managing alerts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on how alerts and due dates are managed.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify transportation instructions and alerts in the system.
  System Configuration: If this issue persists, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues affecting date handling.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.