How To Fix /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE529 - &1, stage &2: Transportation start time is after end time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE -

• Message number: 529

• Message text: &1, stage &2: Transportation start time is after end time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE529 - &1, stage &2: Transportation start time is after end time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE529 indicates that there is a validation issue related to the transportation start and end times in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error message states that the transportation start time is after the end time, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Time Entries: The start time and end time for the transportation process have been entered incorrectly, leading to a situation where the start time is later than the end time.
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is configured to handle multiple time zones, discrepancies in time zone settings can lead to incorrect time calculations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the time data that were not corrected during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transportation order or shipment document in SAP.
  Verify the start and end times for the transportation process. Ensure that the start time is earlier than the end time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Zones:
  
  If your organization operates in multiple time zones, ensure that the time zone settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Check the time zone settings for the relevant locations involved in the transportation process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If applicable, review the configuration settings in the Transportation Management module to ensure that there are no settings that could lead to incorrect time calculations.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the issue is due to data migration, you may need to correct the time entries in the database or through a data correction program.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling time-related errors in TMS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/ORDER or /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT to access transportation orders or shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect time calculations in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TM_VALIDATE529.