How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL059 - Start time is after end time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Start time is after end time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL059 - Start time is after end time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL059 Start time is after end time typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a discrepancy in the scheduling of transportation activities. This error indicates that the start time for a transportation activity (such as a shipment or a transportation request) is set to a time that is later than the end time, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Entries: The most common cause is that the user has entered the start time and end time incorrectly, leading to the start time being later than the end time.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time entries.
  Time Zone Differences: If the system is configured to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies may arise due to incorrect time zone settings.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system that