How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR044 - &1 must be later than &2; perform scheduling to solve the problem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: &1 must be later than &2; perform scheduling to solve the problem

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR044 - &1 must be later than &2; perform scheduling to solve the problem ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR044 &1 must be later than &2; perform scheduling to solve the problem typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) within SAP. This error indicates that there is a scheduling issue where a certain time (e.g., a planned start time or end time) is not in the correct chronological order. Specifically, it suggests that a certain event or time (represented by &1) is expected to occur after another event or time (represented by &2), but the current configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Settings: The planned start time of a transportation order or shipment is set earlier than the planned end time or another related time.
  Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts in the scheduling of transportation orders, such as overlapping times or incorrect sequence of events.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of transportation orders can lead to incorrect time settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Scheduling: The error message suggests performing scheduling. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transportation order or shipment in SAP TM.
  Using the scheduling functionality to recalculate the times based on the current data and constraints.
  Ensure that the start and end times are logically sequenced.
  
  
  
  Check Time Settings: Review the time settings for the transportation order:
  
  Ensure that the planned start time is set correctly and is later than any preceding events or times.
  Adjust the times as necessary to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check for any dependencies or constraints that may affect the scheduling of the transportation order. This includes:
  
  Transportation lanes
  Resource availability
  Delivery dates
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on scheduling and time management in SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you manage transportation orders and scheduling (e.g., /SCMTMS/ORDER, /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in transportation management are trained on proper data entry and scheduling practices to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.