How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV039 - Upper time limit less than lower time limit is not permitted

/SCWM/SHP_RCV039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Upper time limit less than lower time limit is not permitted

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV039 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV039 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to time limits in the system. Specifically, it means that the upper time limit is set to a value that is less than the lower time limit, which is not permitted in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of shipping or receiving processes in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The most common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The time limits for a specific process (like shipping or receiving) have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a shipping or receiving document, the user may have entered the upper and lower time limits incorrectly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the shipping or receiving process may have inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in