How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR033 - Posting started for freight settlement document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Posting started for freight settlement document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR033 - Posting started for freight settlement document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR033 indicates that a posting has already been initiated for a freight settlement document. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to post a freight settlement document that is already in the process of being posted or has been posted previously.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting Attempt: The most common cause is that there is an attempt to post the same freight settlement document multiple times.
  System Lock: The document may be locked by another process or user, preventing further actions until the lock is released.
  Incomplete Previous Posting: If a previous posting was interrupted or failed, the system might still consider the document as being in a posting state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the freight settlement document in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking if the document is already posted or in a pending state.
  Wait for Completion: If another user or process is currently posting the document, you may need to wait until that process is completed.
  Release Locks: If the document is locked, you may need to identify the user or process holding the lock and resolve it. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to view and delete locks) or SM21 (to check system logs).
  Check for Errors: If a previous posting attempt failed, check the logs for any error messages that might indicate what went wrong. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FRS for freight settlement, SM12 for lock management, and SLG1 for log analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to post the document has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SCMTMS/SFIR033 error message in SAP.