How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR008 - Freight settlement document &1 in processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Freight settlement document &1 in processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR008 - Freight settlement document &1 in processing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR008 Freight settlement document &1 in processing typically indicates that a freight settlement document is currently being processed and cannot be accessed or modified at that moment. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when multiple users or processes attempt to work on the same document simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently processing the freight settlement document.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a document is locked by one transaction, others cannot access it until the lock is released.
  Long-running Processes: A long-running job or transaction may be holding the lock on the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is being processed by another user, wait for a while and then try to access the document again.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check system logs) to identify if there are any active sessions or processes that are holding the lock on the document.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user or process that is holding the lock, you may need to contact them to see if they can complete their processing or release the document.
  Terminate Long-running Processes: If a process is taking too long and is not responding, you may need to terminate it using transaction SM37 (to check job status) or SM50 (to monitor active processes).
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve a system administrator or SAP support to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To view system logs.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM50: To monitor active processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management and freight settlement processes for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.