How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG028 - Invalid dates/times: invalid latest end date/time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG -

• Message number: 028

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG028 - Invalid dates/times: invalid latest end date/time ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ABAP_ENG028 Invalid dates/times: invalid latest 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 latest end date/time specified in a transaction or configuration is invalid, which can lead to issues in planning or executing transportation processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Format: The date or time may not be in the expected format, leading to validation errors.
  Logical Errors: The latest end date/time may be earlier than the start date/time or may not align with the expected sequence of events.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the transportation management configuration that affect date/time calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of dates/times may have led to invalid values being saved in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date/Time Values: Review the date and time values being entered or processed. Ensure that they are in the correct format and logically consistent (e.g., the end date/time should be after the start date/time).
  Validate Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that all date/time-related settings are correctly defined.
  Review Transaction Data: If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the data entered in that transaction for any inconsistencies or errors.
  Use SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the expected date/time formats and constraints.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to identify where the invalid date/time is being generated or processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for guidelines on date/time handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.