How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON227 - Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON227 - Residence period not elapsed for document &1; archiving not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON227 indicates that the residence period for a document has not yet elapsed, which means that the document cannot be archived at this time. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with data archiving, particularly in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the document you are trying to archive has a defined residence period that has not yet been completed. The residence period is a specified duration during which the document must remain in the system before it can be archived. This is typically set to ensure that documents are retained for a certain period for legal, compliance, or business reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Residence Period: Review the configuration settings for the residence period in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for the relevant application area