How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH173 - Freight booking locked; your changes to &1 bookings will be applied later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Freight booking locked; your changes to &1 bookings will be applied later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH173 - Freight booking locked; your changes to &1 bookings will be applied later ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH173 indicates that a freight booking is currently locked, preventing any changes from being made to it at that moment. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same freight booking simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the freight booking, which locks it for other users.
  System Processes: Background jobs or processes that are running may also lock the booking for updates.
  Transaction State: The booking might be in a state that does not allow changes (e.g., it is being processed or confirmed).
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to make your changes again. The lock will typically be released once the other user or process completes its operation.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the freight booking. This can help identify if another user is holding the lock.
  Communicate with Users: If you identify that another user is editing the booking, communicate with them to understand when they will finish their changes.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the booking. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor job statuses.
  System Administrator: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, contact your system administrator. They may need to investigate further or release the lock if it is stuck.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on freight booking processes and locking mechanisms in SAP TM.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage freight bookings effectively to minimize conflicts and locking issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working with the freight bookings in SAP TM.