How To Fix /SCDL/BO_ACTION085 - &1% of documents have open TU activities (Example TU &2 for &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_ACTION -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: &1% of documents have open TU activities (Example TU &2 for &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION085 - &1% of documents have open TU activities (Example TU &2 for &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION085 indicates that a certain percentage of documents have open Transportation Unit (TU) activities. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Transportation Management (TM) modules, where the system is trying to perform an action on documents that are still associated with open transportation units.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There are still open activities related to transportation units that are linked to the documents you are trying to process.
  The system is enforcing a rule that prevents certain actions (like deletion, archiving, or finalization) on documents that have pending or incomplete transportation activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open TU Activities:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCDL/BO_ACTION or relevant reports to identify which transportation units are still open.
  Review the details of the transportation units mentioned in the error message (e.g., TU &2 for &3 &4).
  
  
  
  Complete or Close Open Activities:
  
  Navigate to the Transportation Management module and check the status of the open activities.
  Complete any pending tasks or activities associated with the transportation units. This may involve confirming deliveries, closing shipments, or resolving any issues that are preventing the TU from being closed.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once all open activities are resolved, re-attempt the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling transportation units and related activities.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after addressing open activities, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM/SCM for monitoring and managing transportation units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify transportation unit activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION085.