How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH813 - Document &1 already exists for schedule &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Document &1 already exists for schedule &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH813 - Document &1 already exists for schedule &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH813 Document &1 already exists for schedule &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a document (like a shipment or transportation request) that already exists for a specific schedule.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Document Creation: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to create a document that already exists in the system for the specified schedule. This can happen if:
  
  The document was already created manually or through an automated process.
  There is a system or user error that leads to duplicate submissions.
  A previous transaction was not completed properly, leaving the document in an incomplete state.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to the system not recognizing that the document already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: 
  
  Verify if the document (identified by &1) already exists for the schedule (identified by &2). You can do this by searching in the relevant transaction codes or reports in SAP TM.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SH (for shipments) or /SCMTMS/TO (for transportation orders) to check for existing documents.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status: 
  
  If the document exists but is in an incomplete or erroneous state, you may need to complete or correct it before attempting to create a new one.
  Check the status of the existing document and see if it can be modified or if it needs to be deleted.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Submissions: 
  
  Ensure that your processes or workflows are designed to prevent duplicate submissions. This may involve implementing checks or validations before creating new documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces: 
  
  If the issue persists, check the application logs or system traces for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or updates if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and error handling.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  System Configuration: Review your system configuration to ensure that it aligns with best practices for document management in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.