How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN246 - You can only close ASNs in "Published" or "Partial Goods Receipt" status

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: You can only close ASNs in "Published" or "Partial Goods Receipt" status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN246 - You can only close ASNs in "Published" or "Partial Goods Receipt" status ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN246 indicates that you are attempting to close an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) that is not in an appropriate status. Specifically, the error states that ASNs can only be closed if they are in either "Published" or "Partial Goods Receipt" status.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you try to close an ASN that is in a status other than "Published" or "Partial Goods Receipt." This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  The ASN is in a status such as "Draft," "Cancelled," or "Completed," which does not allow for closure.
  There may have been an attempt to close the ASN prematurely before all necessary goods receipts have been processed.
  The ASN might have been modified or not properly published, leading to an incorrect status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ASN Status: Verify the current status of the ASN you are trying to close. You can do this by