How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR167 - Shipped-on-board date must not be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Shipped-on-board date must not be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR167 - Shipped-on-board date must not be in the future ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR167 Shipped-on-board date must not be in the future typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or update a transportation order (TO) or a shipment and the "Shipped-on-board" date you have entered is set to a future date. This is a validation check to ensure that the shipment dates are realistic and do not exceed the current date.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has inadvertently entered a date that is later than the current date.
  System Date Settings: If the system date is incorrectly set, it may lead to this error even if the date entered seems correct.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, future dates may have been incorrectly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the "Shipped-on-board" date you have entered. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. Change it to the current date or a past date as appropriate.
  System Date Verification: Check the system date on the server where SAP is running. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be corrected by your system administrator.
  Review Business Logic: If the date is being set programmatically (e.g., through a custom program or interface), review the logic to ensure it does not set future dates incorrectly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the business rules regarding shipment dates, consult your organization's SAP TM documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/TO for transportation orders.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or modify transportation orders.
  Testing: If you are testing in a development or quality environment, ensure that the data being used is valid and reflects realistic scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transportation order processing in SAP TM.