How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM241 - Package building cannot be performed; document is blocked for planning

/SCMTMS/OM241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Package building cannot be performed; document is blocked for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM241 - Package building cannot be performed; document is blocked for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM241 Package building cannot be performed; document is blocked for planning typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the planning status of a transportation document, such as a shipment or a transportation request. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The transportation document may be in a status that does not allow for package building. This could be due to it being blocked for planning or being in a status that requires further processing.
  Locking Mechanism: The document might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes or actions from being performed on it.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the package building process may be missing or incomplete, leading to the document being blocked.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are preventing the document from