How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_OL116 - Earliest start time for coupl. at &4 of &3 is &1 because of preceding &2

/SCMTMS/VSS_OL116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_OL -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Earliest start time for coupl. at &4 of &3 is &1 because of preceding &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL116 - Earliest start time for coupl. at &4 of &3 is &1 because of preceding &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL116 indicates an issue related to the scheduling of transportation tasks in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). Specifically, it refers to the earliest start time for a coupling (which can be a transportation unit or a shipment) being constrained by a preceding event or task.
  
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Preceding Task Constraints: The earliest start time for the current task is being delayed because it is dependent on the completion of a preceding task. This could be due to various factors such as:
  
  The preceding task has not yet been completed.
  There are time constraints or dependencies defined in the planning process that affect the scheduling.
  
  
  
  Resource Availability: The resources (vehicles, drivers, etc.) required for the current task may not be available until the preceding task is completed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transportation management system that are causing the