How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG036 - &1 accepted delivery date is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1 accepted delivery date is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG036 - &1 accepted delivery date is in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG036 indicates that the accepted delivery date for a transportation request or shipment is set in the past. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a delivery or shipment that has a date that is earlier than the current date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have manually entered a delivery date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Date Issues: The system date on the server may be incorrect, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or policies may have led to the acceptance of only future dates for deliveries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update the Delivery Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Update the delivery date to a future date that is