How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE197 - Enter planned arrival date for planned arrival time or time range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Enter planned arrival date for planned arrival time or time range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE197 - Enter planned arrival date for planned arrival time or time range ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE197 indicates that a planned arrival date must be entered for a planned arrival time or time range in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a delivery or inbound/outbound process without providing the necessary date and time information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date/Time Information: The most common cause of this error is that the planned arrival date or time is not specified in the relevant document or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the EWM system that prevent the planned arrival date from being recognized or processed correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the required fields or enter them incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Planned Arrival Date/Time:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating a delivery, inbound delivery, etc.).
  Ensure that you fill in the "Planned Arrival Date" and "Planned Arrival Time" fields correctly.
  If a time range is required, ensure that both the start and end times are specified.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that the planned arrival date and time fields are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering to ensure that it meets the required format and that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  If you are using a template or copying data from another document, ensure that the date and time fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with for additional guidance on required fields.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering planned arrival dates and times in the system to avoid this error in the future.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing planned arrival date or time and ensuring proper configuration and data entry, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/DS_CORE197.