How To Fix /SCMTMS/INS019 - Enter completion date on or after order date for instruction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INS -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter completion date on or after order date for instruction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS019 - Enter completion date on or after order date for instruction &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INS019 indicates that there is an issue with the completion date of a transportation instruction in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the completion date must be on or after the order date for the instruction identified by &1.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The completion date entered for a transportation instruction is earlier than the order date.
  There may be a data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  The system is enforcing business rules that require the completion date to logically follow the order date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the transportation instruction in question and verify the order date and completion date. Ensure that the completion date is set to a date that is on or after the order date.
  
  
  Update the Completion Date: If the completion date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that meets the requirement. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transportation instruction in the SAP TMS.
  Editing the completion date field to a date that is on or after the order date.
  
  
  
  Validate Business Logic: Ensure that the business logic or rules defined in your SAP system do not have any additional constraints that might be causing this error. If necessary, consult with your SAP functional consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try to save or process the transportation instruction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/INSTRUCTION to access and modify transportation orders and instructions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Transportation Management for more details on date handling and business rules.
  Support: If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the completion date is correctly set in relation to the order date, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transportation management tasks.