How To Fix OE153 - Prior-to-load changes are allowed only for scheduled shipments

OE153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Prior-to-load changes are allowed only for scheduled shipments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE153 - Prior-to-load changes are allowed only for scheduled shipments ?

  The SAP error message OE153, "Prior-to-load changes are allowed only for scheduled shipments," typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics when attempting to make changes to a shipment that is not in a state that allows for such modifications. This error is specifically related to the handling of scheduled shipments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user tries to make changes to a shipment that has already been scheduled for loading or is in a status that does not permit prior-to-load changes. This can happen if:
  
  The shipment has already been confirmed or is in a status that locks it for changes.
  The shipment is past a certain point in the process where changes are no longer allowed (e.g., after a certain date/time).
  The shipment is not marked as a scheduled shipment, which is required for prior-to-load changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OE153 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the