How To Fix /SCWM/PL018 - Enter a time between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a time between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PL018 - Enter a time between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PL018 Enter a time between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user is trying to enter a time value that is outside the valid range for time inputs. This error is often encountered during processes such as creating or modifying warehouse tasks, handling units, or other time-sensitive operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user inputs a time value that is either earlier than 00:00:00 (midnight) or later than 23:59:59 (one second before midnight).
  There may be a formatting issue where the time is not entered in the correct format (e.g., using a 12-hour format instead of a 24-hour format).
  The time field may be incorrectly populated due to a system or user error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the time is entered in the correct 24-hour format (HH:MM:SS). For