How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH156 - Departure time is invalid; check relative to arr. time of previous stage

/SCMTMS/SCH156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Departure time is invalid; check relative to arr. time of previous stage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH156 - Departure time is invalid; check relative to arr. time of previous stage ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH156 Departure time is invalid; check relative to arr. time of previous stage typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when there is a scheduling conflict between the departure time of a transportation stage and the arrival time of the previous stage. This error indicates that the departure time set for a particular leg of the transportation process is earlier than the arrival time of the previous leg, which is not logically possible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scheduling: The departure time for the current stage is set before the arrival time of the previous stage.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the times for the transportation stages.
  Time Zone Issues: If the times are set in different time zones, it may lead to confusion and incorrect scheduling.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration in the transportation management settings that does not allow for proper time validation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct Times:
  
  Review the departure