How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG027 - Invalid dates/times: invalid earliest end date/time

/SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Invalid dates/times: invalid earliest end date/time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG027 - Invalid dates/times: invalid earliest end date/time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG027 Invalid dates/times: invalid earliest end date/time typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the date and time values being processed. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid earliest end date/time, which can disrupt the planning or execution of transportation processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The earliest end date/time may have been entered incorrectly, such as being in the past or not following the expected format.
  Logical Errors: The end date/time may logically precede the start date/time, which is not permissible.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected date/time parameters.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in related documents (e.g., shipments, transportation requests).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the date and time values entered in the relevant transaction or