How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH329 - End date is before start date

/SCMTMS/SCH329 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 329

• Message text: End date is before start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH329 - End date is before start date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH329: End date is before start date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the scheduling of transportation activities. This error indicates that the end date of a transportation activity (such as a shipment or a transportation request) is set to a date that is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has manually entered the end date incorrectly, making it earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system that affect how dates are calculated or displayed.
  User Input Errors: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to interface issues