How To Fix /SCMTMS/BATCH_80172 - FWO &1: Stage &2 belongs to invoice &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BATCH_80 -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: FWO &1: Stage &2 belongs to invoice &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80172 - FWO &1: Stage &2 belongs to invoice &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80172 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the processing of freight orders (FWO) and their associated stages. The error message indicates that a specific stage of a freight order is linked to a particular invoice, which may lead to conflicts or issues in processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The stage being processed is already associated with an invoice, which may prevent further processing or modifications.
  Incorrect Workflow: The workflow for processing freight orders and invoices may not be correctly followed, leading to conflicts.
  Locked Objects: The freight order or its stages may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions, preventing changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following