How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE053 - Un-/coupling of TU &2 can't be scheduled before its latest end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Un-/coupling of TU &2 can't be scheduled before its latest end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE053 - Un-/coupling of TU &2 can't be scheduled before its latest end date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_ENGINE053 indicates that there is an issue with scheduling the un-coupling or coupling of a Transportation Unit (TU) in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system. Specifically, the error states that the operation cannot be scheduled before the latest end date of the Transportation Unit.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Timing Constraints: The un-coupling or coupling operation is being attempted before the latest end date of the Transportation Unit. This means that the system is enforcing a rule that prevents scheduling actions that would occur before the TU is expected to be completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Dates: There may be incorrect or misconfigured dates in the transportation planning or execution data, leading to conflicts in scheduling.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other processes or events that have not yet been completed, which could affect the timing of the un-coupling or coupling operation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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