How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH811 - Schedule &1 is not valid; check validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Schedule &1 is not valid; check validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH811 - Schedule &1 is not valid; check validity period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH811 Schedule &1 is not valid; check validity period typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the validity period of a schedule. This error indicates that the specified schedule is either not active or has expired, meaning it cannot be used for planning or execution.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Schedule: The schedule referenced in the error message may not be valid for the current date or time. This can happen if the schedule has a defined validity period that does not include the current date.
  Schedule Deactivation: The schedule may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that affect the schedule's validity.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong schedule ID is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Validity:
  
  Go to the schedule management area in SAP TM and check the validity period of the schedule identified by &1 in the error message.
  Ensure that the current date falls within the defined validity period.
  
  
  
  Activate or Create Schedule:
  
  If the schedule is inactive, consider activating it if it is still relevant.
  If the schedule has expired, you may need to create a new schedule that covers the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that schedules are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the correct schedule ID is being used in the transaction. If there was a mistake, correct it and try again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing schedules in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SCHED to manage schedules or /SCMTMS/PLANNING for planning-related activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to schedule management in SAP TM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage schedules in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the schedules in your SAP TM system are valid and usable.