How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR162 - &1 freight settlement documents are "In Process"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: &1 freight settlement documents are "In Process"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR162 - &1 freight settlement documents are "In Process" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR162 &1 freight settlement documents are "In Process" typically indicates that there are freight settlement documents that are currently being processed and cannot be modified or settled until they are completed. This can occur in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there are ongoing processes related to freight settlements.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Processing: The freight settlement documents are still in a processing state, which means that they are either being created, updated, or are awaiting approval.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to documents that are currently being processed. If a document is locked by another user or process, it will show as "In Process."
  System Errors: There may be system errors or issues that are causing the documents to remain in the "In Process" state longer than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the freight settlement documents in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP TM to see which documents are currently being processed.
  Wait for Completion: If the documents are being processed by another user or system job, you may need to wait until the processing is complete. You can check with your team to see if someone is currently working on the documents.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check for any locks on the documents using transaction codes like SM12 (to view and delete locks) or SM21 (to check system logs for errors).
  Error Handling: If the documents are stuck in the "In Process" state due to an error, you may need to investigate the logs or error messages to identify the root cause and resolve it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FRS for freight settlement, SM12 for lock entries, and SM21 for system logs.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and manage freight settlement documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address known issues related to freight settlement processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.