How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH332 - Specified departure time is outside validity period of the schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Specified departure time is outside validity period of the schedule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH332 - Specified departure time is outside validity period of the schedule ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH332 indicates that the specified departure time for a transportation schedule is outside the validity period defined for that schedule. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or modify a transportation request, shipment, or schedule.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Departure Time: The departure time you are trying to set is either too early or too late compared to the defined validity period of the transportation schedule.
  Schedule Configuration: The schedule may have specific start and end times that do not accommodate the requested departure time.
  Time Zone Issues: If there are discrepancies in time zones, the specified time may appear valid in one context but invalid in another.
  Changes in Schedule: If the schedule has been modified after the transportation request was created, the new validity period may not align with the existing requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the validity period of the transportation schedule. Ensure that the departure time you are trying to set falls within this period.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transportation schedule in SAP TM and check the start and end times.
  
  
  
  Adjust Departure Time: If the departure time is indeed outside the validity period, adjust it to a time that is within the defined schedule.
  
  
  Modify Schedule: If necessary, you can modify the transportation schedule to extend its validity period to accommodate the desired departure time.
  
  This may involve changing the start or end times of the schedule.
  
  
  
  Check Time Zones: Ensure that the time zone settings are correct and consistent across the system. This can help avoid discrepancies in time interpretation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage transportation schedules and their validity periods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (Transportation Scheduling) to view and manage schedules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify transportation schedules in SAP TM.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your transportation schedules in SAP TM.