How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH159 - Enter a cargo cut-off time that is before the departure time

/SCMTMS/SCH159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter a cargo cut-off time that is before the departure time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH159 - Enter a cargo cut-off time that is before the departure time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH159 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the cargo cut-off time and the departure time in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that the cargo cut-off time you have entered is set to a time that occurs after the scheduled departure time, which is not logically possible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the cargo cut-off time later than the departure time.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is configured to handle multiple time zones, there may be a mismatch in the time zones being used for the cut-off and departure times.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time entries.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the TMS that are affecting how times are interpreted or displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Time Entries: Check the cargo cut-off time and the