How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD121 - Record &1: Invalid departure and arrival times within a stage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Record &1: Invalid departure and arrival times within a stage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD121 - Record &1: Invalid departure and arrival times within a stage ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD121 indicates that there is an issue with the departure and arrival times defined for a stage in a transportation management scenario. Specifically, it suggests that the times are invalid, which could be due to several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Time Overlap: The departure time is later than the arrival time, which is logically incorrect.
  Incorrect Time Format: The times may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid values (e.g., negative times).
  Missing Times: Either the departure or arrival time is not specified, leading to ambiguity.
  Time Zone Issues: If the times are specified in different time zones without proper conversion, it may lead to discrepancies.
  Stage Sequence: The stages may not be sequenced correctly, leading to a situation where a subsequent stage has an earlier arrival time than a previous stage's departure time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Values: Review the departure and arrival times for the specific record (indicated by &1 in the error message). Ensure that the departure time is earlier than the arrival time.
  Correct Format: Ensure that the times are entered in the correct format as expected by the system.
  Fill Missing Values: If any times are missing, provide the necessary values to complete the record.
  Review Time Zones: If applicable, ensure that all times are in the same time zone or are correctly converted.
  Stage Sequence Validation: Verify the sequence of stages to ensure that they logically follow one another in terms of timing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SCM or /SCMTMS/TS to access the relevant transportation management data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidelines on time management and scheduling.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools or transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to analyze the underlying code or function modules that handle the scheduling logic.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD121.