How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR087 - Stage &1: &2 (destination) should be earlier than &3 (destination)

/SCMTMS/TOR087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Stage &1: &2 (destination) should be earlier than &3 (destination)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR087 - Stage &1: &2 (destination) should be earlier than &3 (destination) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR087 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is a discrepancy in the timing of stages in a transportation order. The message indicates that a specific stage (identified by the parameters &1 and &2) has a destination that should occur earlier than another destination (identified by &3).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Stage Timing: The timing of the stages in the transportation order is not set up correctly. For example, a delivery stage is scheduled to occur after a pickup stage, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation routes or stages that do not align with the expected sequence of events.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying transportation orders can lead to incorrect stage timings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Transportation