How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ344 - Stage "&1" overlaps with predecessor "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Stage "&1" overlaps with predecessor "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ344 - Stage "&1" overlaps with predecessor "&2" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ344 Stage "&1" overlaps with predecessor "&2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a scheduling conflict between two stages in a transportation process. This error indicates that the time frame of the current stage overlaps with that of its predecessor, which is not allowed in the scheduling logic of SAP TM.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Frames: The start and end times of the current stage (Stage "&1") overlap with the start and end times of the predecessor stage (Stage "&2"). This can happen if the stages are not properly sequenced or if the timing of the stages is incorrectly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the transportation process may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the scheduling of stages.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining the stages can lead to incorrect time frames being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Stage Timing: Check the