How To Fix TM061 - & must be after the effective-from date (&)

TM061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 061

• Message text: & must be after the effective-from date (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM061 - & must be after the effective-from date (&) ?

  The SAP error message TM061 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the effective dates of a transportation-related object, such as a rate, condition, or master data. The error message indicates that the system is unable to process the request because the effective date of the object is not valid or is set incorrectly.
  Cause of TM061 Error
  The error message "must be after the effective-from date (&)" suggests that the system is trying to access or use a record that has an effective date that is either in the past or not yet valid. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The effective-from date for a rate or condition is set incorrectly, leading to the error when trying to use it.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like transportation lanes, freight agreements, etc.) may not be set up correctly with valid effective