How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR220 - You cannot confirm a posting for a freight order in this posting status

/SCMTMS/SFIR220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You cannot confirm a posting for a freight order in this posting status

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/SCMTMS/SFIR220 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR220 indicates that you are trying to confirm a posting for a freight order that is in a status that does not allow for confirmation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the freight order is not in a valid state for the action you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Posting Status: The freight order may be in a status that does not permit confirmation. For example, it might be in a status like "Created" or "In Process" instead of "Completed" or "Confirmed".
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that restrict certain actions based on the current status of the freight order.
  Incomplete Data: Required data or prerequisites for confirming the posting may not be fulfilled, leading to the inability to confirm.
  
  
  Solution:
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