How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERAL003 - You need to adjust the deadline for distribution center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERAL - General Allocation Table Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You need to adjust the deadline for distribution center &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERAL003 - You need to adjust the deadline for distribution center &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT_GENERAL003 – "You need to adjust the deadline for distribution center &1"
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Warehouse Management or Transportation Management scenarios when the system detects that the deadline (cut-off time or scheduling deadline) set for a particular distribution center is not feasible or conflicts with the current scheduling or processing times.
  More specifically, the system expects a deadline for processing or distribution activities (such as goods issue, shipment, or order picking) to be within certain limits. If the deadline configured for the distribution center is too tight, outdated, or inconsistent with the current operational timelines, the system throws this error to prompt the user to review and adjust the deadline.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During transportation scheduling or shipment planning.
  When confirming or creating outbound deliveries.
  When the system checks deadlines for order processing or distribution center cut-off times.
  In integration scenarios between SAP TM (Transportation Management) and SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Deadline Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for the distribution center deadlines.
  In SAP TM or EWM, this might be under the distribution center master data or scheduling profiles.
  Verify the deadline times (cut-off times) assigned to the distribution center &1 (the placeholder will be replaced by the actual distribution center ID in the message).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Deadline:
  
  Increase or modify the deadline time to a feasible value that aligns with the operational processing times.
  Ensure the deadline allows enough time for picking, packing, and shipment processing before the planned shipment or delivery date.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during integration between SAP TM and SAP EWM, verify that the deadlines are consistent across both systems.
  Synchronize master data and scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Scheduling Profiles:
  
  Check if scheduling profiles or transportation lanes have deadlines that conflict with the distribution center deadlines.
  Adjust these profiles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After adjusting the deadline, retry the transaction (shipment creation, delivery confirmation, etc.).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  In SAP TM: /SCMTMS/ transactions for transportation planning.
  In SAP EWM: /SCWM/ transactions for warehouse management.
  Distribution center master data maintenance might be done via SPRO or specific master data transactions.
  
  
  
  Customizing Path (example):
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point Determination ? Define Shipping Points and Goods Receiving Points
  Or in SAP TM: Logistics Execution ? Transportation Management ? Master Data ? Distribution Centers
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to distribution center deadlines and scheduling.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on distribution center scheduling and cut-off times.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_AT_GENERAL003 indicates that the deadline configured for the distribution center is not suitable for the current process. Adjusting the deadline to a realistic and operationally feasible time in the distribution center master data or scheduling profiles will resolve the issue. Always ensure consistency between related systems and scheduling parameters.
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more precise navigation or steps.