How To Fix TM065 - First and last & are not more than & months apart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 065

• Message text: First and last & are not more than & months apart

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM065 - First and last & are not more than & months apart ?

  The SAP error message TM065, which states "First and last & are not more than & months apart," typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the time frame specified for a transportation planning or scheduling operation. This error indicates that the time period between the first and last dates (or events) is too long, exceeding the allowed limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the date range between the first and last events (such as shipments, deliveries, or planning periods) exceeds the maximum allowed duration defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in SAP TM may have a restriction on the maximum number of months that can be considered for planning or scheduling.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the dates have been incorrectly inputted, leading to an invalid range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates entered for the first and last events. Ensure that they are correct and that the time span does not exceed the allowed limit.
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If the business process requires a longer time frame, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP TM. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  Modifying the settings for the maximum allowed duration for planning or scheduling.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Transportation Management for specific guidance on how to adjust these settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or data corrections, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in troubleshooting or adjusting settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to configuration settings or to access the relevant transaction codes.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  Documentation: Keep a record of any changes made to the configuration for future reference and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TM065 error and implement a solution to resolve it.