How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL378 - Freight doc. cannot be created; departure of schedule &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Freight doc. cannot be created; departure of schedule &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL378 - Freight doc. cannot be created; departure of schedule &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL378 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a freight document due to an invalid departure schedule. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to create a freight document because the specified departure time or schedule does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Departure Time: The departure time specified in the transportation request or freight order may be in the past or not aligned with the defined transportation schedule.
  Schedule Conflicts: There may be conflicts with the defined transportation schedules, such as overlapping times or incorrect time zones.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like transportation lanes, routes, or schedules) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for transportation management may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Departure Schedule: Verify the departure time and ensure it is valid and in the future. Adjust the schedule if necessary.
  Review Transportation Schedules: Check the transportation schedules defined in the system to ensure they are correctly set up and do not conflict with the requested departure time.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (like transportation lanes, routes, and schedules) is correctly maintained and up to date.
  Adjust Time Zones: If applicable, check the time zone settings for the locations involved to ensure that the departure time is correctly interpreted.
  Consult Logs: Review any logs or detailed error messages in the system for additional context that may help identify the specific issue.
  Test with Different Data: If possible, try creating a freight document with different parameters to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Transportation Management documentation for guidelines on setting up transportation schedules and managing freight documents.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL378.