How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON201 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON201 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON201 typically relates to the archiving status of a document or object in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This message indicates that the archiving status of a particular object is about to change from one state (&1) to another (&2). 
  Cause:
  The cause of this message can vary, but it generally occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Archiving Process: The system is attempting to change the archiving status of a document as part of an archiving process. This could be due to a scheduled job or a manual archiving request.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving status from being updated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to issues when trying to change the status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes checking the archiving object settings and the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the status change is failing.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that could be causing the issue. This may involve checking related documents or objects.
  
  
  Manual Status Change: If appropriate, you may try to manually change the archiving status of the document or object in question to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCMTMS/COMMON201 message for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and any relevant logs or information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving administration) and SLG1 (for application logs).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving in TMS or the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving processes in SAP TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and implement a solution to resolve it.