How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON204 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 204

• 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/COMMON204 - Archiving status will be changed from '&1' to '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON204 typically relates to the archiving status of a document in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This message indicates that the archiving status of a document is about to change from one state (&1) to another (&2). 
  Cause:
  The cause of this message can vary, but it generally occurs when:
  
  Archiving Process: The system is attempting to change the archiving status of a document as part of a scheduled archiving job or manual archiving process.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the archiving status from being updated correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the TMS that are not aligned with the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Review the archiving settings in the TMS configuration to ensure they are correctly set up. This includes checking the archiving object and the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs or the archiving logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about why the status change is occurring.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the documents that are being archived. This may involve checking for missing or incomplete data.
  
  
  Manual Intervention: If the archiving process is stuck or not functioning as expected, you may need to manually intervene by either adjusting the document status or re-running the archiving job.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of TMS you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows you to remove data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to ensure that archiving processes are correctly configured and monitored.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving objects and monitor the archiving process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/COMMON204 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the archiving status change in SAP TMS.