How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EPD012 - Enter a valid time interval for the document selection

/SCWM/LM_EPD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EPD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a valid time interval for the document selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EPD012 - Enter a valid time interval for the document selection ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EPD012 Enter a valid time interval for the document selection typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with document selection for processes like picking, packing, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the time interval specified for selecting documents (such as transfer orders, delivery documents, etc.) is either invalid or not properly defined. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Format: The date or time entered does not conform to the expected format.
  Empty Time Interval: The user may have left the time interval fields blank.
  Inconsistent Time Range: The start time is later than the end time, or the dates do not make logical sense (e.g., selecting a future date for past documents).
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the time intervals that can be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Date/Time Format: