How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK016 - Wrong Start Time for &1 (KEY &2). Expected Start Time &3 is currently &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Wrong Start Time for &1 (KEY &2). Expected Start Time &3 is currently &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK016 - Wrong Start Time for &1 (KEY &2). Expected Start Time &3 is currently &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK016 Wrong Start Time for &1 (KEY &2). Expected Start Time &3 is currently &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the expected start time of a transportation event and the actual start time recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The start time for a transportation event was entered incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be discrepancies in the configuration settings related to time zones or scheduling.
  Process Flow Issues: The sequence of events in the transportation process may not have been followed correctly, leading to timing issues.
  Changes in Schedule: If there were changes made to the schedule after the initial entry, the system may not have updated the expected start time accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Start Time: Check the expected start time (&3) and the current start time (&4) for the transportation event. Ensure that they align with the actual schedule.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If there was an error in entering the start time, correct it in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to time zones and scheduling to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Review Process Flow: Ensure that all preceding steps in the transportation process have been completed correctly and in the right order.
  
  
  Update the Schedule: If there have been changes to the transportation schedule, update the expected start time in the system to reflect these changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling this specific error message.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SCMTMS/PRT for managing transportation requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.