How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE045 - Slot start date and time &1 is not valid; next slot starts at &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Slot start date and time &1 is not valid; next slot starts at &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE045 - Slot start date and time &1 is not valid; next slot starts at &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE045 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the scheduling of slots in the system. This error indicates that the start date and time for a specific slot is not valid because it conflicts with the next scheduled slot.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The start date and time of the slot you are trying to create or modify is earlier than the start time of the next slot.
  There may be overlapping slots or incorrect time settings in the warehouse management configuration.
  The system may have constraints or rules that prevent the scheduling of slots that do not adhere to the defined time frames.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Slot Times: Review the start and end times of the slots you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the start time of the