How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE220 - Finish time same as start time; enter a finish time later than start time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Finish time same as start time; enter a finish time later than start time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE220 - Finish time same as start time; enter a finish time later than start time ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE220 indicates that there is an issue with the finish time being the same as the start time in a process related to the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a document (like a delivery or a task) where the finish time is expected to be later than the start time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Input Error: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered the same time for both the start and finish times.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that does not allow for the same start and finish times.
  Data Integrity: There could be a data integrity issue where the system is not able to process the time correctly due to incorrect data entries or system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the start and finish times you have entered. Ensure that