How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD118 - Record &1: Validity end date &3 is before validity start date &2

/SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Record &1: Validity end date &3 is before validity start date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD118 - Record &1: Validity end date &3 is before validity start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD118 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates of a record being processed in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the validity end date (&3) is before the validity start date (&2), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Data Entry Error: The dates have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the end date is earlier than the start date.
  Data Import Issues: If you are uploading data from an external source (like a spreadsheet or another system), the data may not have been formatted or validated correctly before the upload.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how dates are interpreted or validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the record in question and ensure that the validity start date is indeed earlier than