How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR221 - You cannot post an accrual for a freight order in this posting status

/SCMTMS/SFIR221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: You cannot post an accrual for a freight order in this posting status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR221 - You cannot post an accrual for a freight order in this posting status ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR221 indicates that you cannot post an accrual for a freight order because it is in a specific posting status that does not allow for this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to post accruals for freight orders that are not in a suitable state for such transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Posting Status: The freight order is in a status that does not permit accrual postings. For example, if the freight order is already completed, canceled, or in a status that is not open for financial postings.
  Freight Order Lifecycle: The freight order may have already been settled or processed in a way that prevents further financial transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict posting accruals based on the status of the freight order.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,