How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR171 - &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Reversal Failed"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Reversal Failed"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR171 - &1 freight settlement documents are "SES Reversal Failed" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR171 indicating that "freight settlement documents are 'SES Reversal Failed'" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the settlement of freight documents, particularly when trying to reverse a Service Entry Sheet (SES).
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the freight settlement documents, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Locked Documents: The freight settlement documents may be locked by another process or user, preventing the reversal from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the reversal may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors, that are preventing the reversal from being processed.
  Incomplete Processing: The freight settlement documents may not have been fully processed or may be in an incomplete state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the freight settlement documents to ensure they are not locked or in an inconsistent state.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into why the SES reversal failed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the SES reversal.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies or missing data.
  Manual Reversal: If the automated process fails, consider manually reversing the SES through the appropriate transaction codes.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/SES for managing service entry sheets and /SCMTMS/FSD for freight settlement documents.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand the processes involved in freight settlement and SES management.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SES reversal failure in SAP TM.