How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR681 - Carrier dates: End date/time cannot be earlier than start date/time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Carrier dates: End date/time cannot be earlier than start date/time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR681 - Carrier dates: End date/time cannot be earlier than start date/time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR681 Carrier dates: End date/time cannot be earlier than start date/time typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the date and time values for a transportation order or related document, where the end date/time is set to a value that is earlier than the start date/time.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered the end date/time incorrectly, making it earlier than the start date/time.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date/time formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system that affect how dates and times are interpreted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date/Time Entries: Review the transportation order or document where the error occurred. Ensure that the end date/time is set to a value that is later than the start date/time.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders).
  Verify the start and end date/time fields.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values: If you find that the end date/time is indeed earlier than the start date/time, correct it to ensure that the end date/time is later.
  
  
  Validation: After making corrections, validate the entries to ensure that the error does not reoccur. You can do this by saving the document and checking for any further error messages.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on date/time handling in transportation management.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: If you suspect that the issue may be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to date and time handling.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter date and time values in the system to prevent similar errors in the future.
  Testing: If changes are made to the system configuration or data migration processes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that date/time entries are handled correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.