How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN004 - Valid To date &1 occurs in the past

/SCMTMS/WBN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid To date &1 occurs in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN004 - Valid To date &1 occurs in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN004 Valid To date &1 occurs in the past typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the validity period of a certain object, such as a transportation lane, route, or other related master data. The error indicates that the "Valid To" date for the object in question is set to a date that is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The "Valid To" date for a transportation lane, route, or other relevant object has been set incorrectly, possibly due to manual entry or data migration issues.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the dates may not have been updated correctly.
  Expired Master Data: The master data may have expired, and the system is trying to use it in a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., transportation