How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS246 - Valid-from date falls after valid-to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Valid-from date falls after valid-to date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS246 - Valid-from date falls after valid-to date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS246 Valid-from date falls after valid-to date typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an inconsistency in the date settings for a transportation charge or condition record. This error indicates that the "valid-from" date is set to a date that is later than the "valid-to" date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that during the creation or modification of a transportation charge or condition record, the user has mistakenly entered the "valid-from" date as later than the "valid-to" date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, it is possible that the dates were not correctly aligned.
  Manual Errors: Users may inadvertently input incorrect dates due to oversight.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration where the error is occurring.
  Review the "valid-from" and "valid-to" dates for the transportation charge or condition record in question.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the "valid-from" date is indeed later than the "valid-to" date, correct the dates so that the "valid-from" date is earlier than or equal to the "valid-to" date.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making the corrections, validate the record to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Test the functionality that was previously causing the error to confirm that it is now working as expected.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this error is part of a larger data set, consider running a consistency check on all related records to ensure there are no other similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CHARGE or /SCMTMS/CONDITION to access the relevant records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more details on managing transportation charges and conditions.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter further complications, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation management records are correctly configured.