How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV159 - TU/vehicle assignment from &1/&2 to &3/&4 has overlaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: TU/vehicle assignment from &1/&2 to &3/&4 has overlaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV159 - TU/vehicle assignment from &1/&2 to &3/&4 has overlaps ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV159 indicates that there is an overlap in the assignment of transportation units (TUs) or vehicles in the system. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics, particularly when dealing with transportation units that are assigned to specific time frames or routes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is an attempt to assign a transportation unit (TU) or vehicle to a new task or route that overlaps with an existing assignment. This can happen due to:
  
  Overlapping Time Frames: The time period for the new assignment conflicts with an already existing assignment for the same TU or vehicle.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors when assigning TUs or vehicles, leading to overlapping assignments.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for overlapping assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments for the