How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG073 - Approval check could not be started, condition &1 is missing or inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Approval check could not be started, condition &1 is missing or inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG073 - Approval check could not be started, condition &1 is missing or inactive ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG073 indicates that an approval check could not be initiated because a specific condition (denoted as &1 in the message) is either missing or inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a transportation request or a related document that requires approval.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Condition: The condition type that is required for the approval process is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Inactive Condition: The condition type exists but is not active. This could happen if the condition was deactivated intentionally or due to a configuration error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The approval process may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to start the approval check.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to trigger the approval process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Check the configuration for the approval conditions. Ensure that the condition type required for the approval check is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Condition:
  
  If the condition type is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings. This may involve setting the condition type to active in the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Approval Process Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the approval process is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings for the approval workflow and any related conditions.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to initiate the approval check has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific condition type and approval process for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the approval process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SWDD for workflow definitions, or SU01 for user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.