How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH158 - Enter an availability time that is not before the arrival time

/SCMTMS/SCH158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Enter an availability time that is not before the arrival time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH158 - Enter an availability time that is not before the arrival time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH158 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of transportation in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the availability time entered is before the arrival time, which is logically incorrect. This typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a transportation event, such as a shipment or a delivery, and the times you have entered do not align correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The availability time (the time when goods are ready for transport) is set to a time that is earlier than the arrival time (the time when the goods are expected to arrive at the destination).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the times, such as a typographical error or misunderstanding of the time format.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the transportation management settings that affect how times are calculated or