How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE196 - Finish date &1 is before start date &2 of planned arrival date range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Finish date &1 is before start date &2 of planned arrival date range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE196 - Finish date &1 is before start date &2 of planned arrival date range ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE196 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the planned arrival date range for a delivery or shipment. Specifically, the error states that the finish date is before the start date, which is logically incorrect. This can occur in various scenarios within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The finish date and start date for the planned arrival are entered incorrectly, leading to the finish date being earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the dates to be calculated incorrectly.
  User Input Error: Users may have inadvertently entered the dates in the wrong order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the planned arrival dates in the relevant transaction or document. Ensure that the finish date is set to a date that is after the start date.
  Correct Data: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct planned arrival date range.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to date handling in the EWM module. Ensure that there are no custom settings that could be affecting date calculations.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the system to prevent users from entering dates in the wrong order in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling date-related issues in EWM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing planned arrivals) or /SCWM/ORDR (for managing orders) to access and correct the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter and manage date fields in the system to minimize future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the planned arrival dates are correctly set in the system.