How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR093 - Cannot create CM; Active CM already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Cannot create CM; Active CM already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR093 - Cannot create CM; Active CM already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR093 Cannot create CM; Active CM already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create a new Change Management (CM) document while an active CM document already exists for the same transportation request or shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Active Change Management Document: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an active Change Management document associated with the transportation request or shipment you are trying to modify or create a new one for.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the creation of multiple active CMs for the same object.
  User Actions: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a new CM without completing or closing the existing one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Active CMs: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and check if there is an existing active Change Management document. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CM or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  If an active CM exists, you will need to either complete it or cancel it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Close the Existing CM:
  
  If the existing CM is still relevant, ensure that all necessary changes are made and that the document is completed or closed properly.
  If the CM is no longer needed, you may have the option to delete or cancel it, depending on your authorization and the system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Change Management in SAP TM for additional guidance on managing CMs.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view, modify, or delete Change Management documents.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Change Management in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/CM, /SCMTMS/CM_LIST, etc.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.