How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH164 - No departure in validity period

/SCMTMS/SCH164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No departure in validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH164 - No departure in validity period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH164 No departure in validity period typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the scheduling of transportation activities. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid departure date for the transportation request or shipment within the specified validity period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dates: The departure date specified in the transportation request or shipment may fall outside the defined validity period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transportation management system that restrict the validity of certain transportation requests or routes.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like transportation lanes, routes, or time schedules) may not be correctly set up, leading to no valid departure being found.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings for the transportation management process may not align with the expected dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the departure date in the transportation request or shipment. Ensure that