How To Fix CMS_ARC005 - Ship & of type & is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ARC - Archiving Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Ship & of type & is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change data for ship &V1&. The data related to
ship &V1& may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to ship &V1& to protect
personal data. You cannot create or change data for this ship.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to create or change data for ship &V1&,
select the <LS>Unblock</> checkbox in the <ZK>Block/Unblock CMS Entity
</> report. From the <ZK>SAP Easy Access</> menu, choose <LS>Collateral
Management -> Archving -> Block/Unblock CMS Entity</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_ARC005 - Ship & of type & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message CMS_ARC005 typically indicates that a shipment (or delivery) of a certain type is blocked for processing. This can occur in various scenarios within the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and transportation management.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Blocking Reasons: The shipment may be blocked due to specific reasons such as:
  
  Missing or incomplete documentation.
  Issues with the delivery or shipment data.
  Compliance checks that have not been satisfied.
  Financial blocks (e.g., credit limit exceeded).
  Quality inspection blocks.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the shipment from being processed.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to process the shipment may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  Status of Related Documents: Related documents (like purchase orders or sales orders) may be in a blocked status, which can affect the shipment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_ARC005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Blocking Reasons: 
  
  Go to the shipment document in question and check the status and any associated blocking reasons. This can usually be done in the shipment overview or detail screen.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing information that may be causing the block.
  
  
  
  Inspect Related Documents: 
  
  Verify the status of any related documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) to ensure they are not blocked.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the shipment. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: 
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to shipment processing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Knowledge Base for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to manage shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CMS_ARC005 error for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to shipment processing and error handling for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMS_ARC005 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.