How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV217 - Start of arrival period is later than its end

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Start of arrival period is later than its end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV217 - Start of arrival period is later than its end ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV217 indicates that there is an issue with the arrival period defined for a shipment or delivery in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the start of the arrival period is later than its end, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Entries: The start date/time for the arrival period has been entered incorrectly, resulting in it being set later than the end date/time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the arrival period settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date/time formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Arrival Period Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant shipment or delivery document in SAP EWM.
  Verify the start and end dates/times for the arrival period.
  Ensure that the start date/time is earlier than the end date/time.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct arrival period. Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to arrival periods in the EWM system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for EWM.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all date/time fields are correctly formatted and logical.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing arrival periods and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound deliveries) or /SCWM/SHPM (for shipments) to access the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the /SCWM/SHP_RCV217 error in your SAP EWM system.