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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 it falls within the expected validity period.
  Adjust Validity Period: If necessary, adjust the validity period in the configuration settings to include the required departure date.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data related to transportation lanes, routes, and schedules to ensure they are correctly defined and active.
  Replan Transportation: If the dates are correct but the error persists, consider replanning the transportation request or shipment to see if the system can find a valid departure.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration settings that may affect the validity period.
  Contact Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLANNING or /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT to access relevant planning and shipment data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.