How To Fix /SCMTMS/RES_ADAPTER001 - Start date is later than end date

/SCMTMS/RES_ADAPTER001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RES_ADAPTER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Start date is later than end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RES_ADAPTER001 - Start date is later than end date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RES_ADAPTER001 Start date is later than end date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the date fields specified for a transportation request, shipment, or any related object. This error indicates that the start date you have entered is chronologically after the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates incorrectly. For example, you might have set the start date to a future date while the end date is set to a past date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to a misunderstanding of the date fields or the calendar interface.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior