How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES216 - Date &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Date &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES216 - Date &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES216 Date &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a date input does not meet the expected format or falls outside of acceptable parameters. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date may be outside the valid range defined in the system settings (e.g., a date in the past that is not allowed).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that restrict certain date entries.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an invalid date (e.g., February 30th).
  Time Zone Issues: If the system is set to a different time zone, the date may be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per the