How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD140 - Record &1: Arrival &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Record &1: Arrival &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD140 - Record &1: Arrival &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD140 Record &1: Arrival &2 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the data being uploaded or processed, particularly related to arrival times or dates.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Arrival Time/Date: The error indicates that the arrival time or date specified in the record is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The arrival time being in the past.
  The arrival date being outside of the expected range (e.g., before the departure date).
  Incorrect formatting of the date/time.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being uploaded, such as missing fields or incorrect references to locations or transportation units.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data: Review the data being uploaded for the specific record indicated by &1. Ensure that the arrival time/date (&2) is correctly formatted and logically valid (e.g., not in the past, not before the departure time).
  
  
  Correct Formatting: Ensure that the date and time formats match the expected formats in SAP. This may involve checking the date format settings in your SAP system.
  
  
  Validate Data Integrity: Ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no missing or incorrect references in the data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to transportation scheduling and arrival times. Ensure that they are set up correctly to accept the data being uploaded.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the expected formats and values for arrival times and dates.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the upload process with a small set of data to ensure that the issue is resolved before proceeding with larger uploads.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/SCHEM for scheduling and /SCMTMS/UPLOAD for data uploads.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD140 Record &1: Arrival &2 is invalid.