How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR237 - Confirm posting started for &1 out of &2 freight orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Confirm posting started for &1 out of &2 freight orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR237 - Confirm posting started for &1 out of &2 freight orders ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR237 Confirm posting started for &1 out of &2 freight orders typically indicates that there is an issue related to the confirmation of freight orders in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This message is informational and indicates that the system has started the posting process for a certain number of freight orders, but it may not have completed successfully for all of them.
  Cause:
  
  
  Partial Posting: The message suggests that the system has started the posting process for some freight orders but not all. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Errors in the data associated with some of the freight orders.
  Issues with the configuration of the transportation management system.
  System performance issues or timeouts during the posting process.
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., transportation lanes, freight units).
  
  
  
  Locking Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to post freight orders simultaneously, it may lead to locking issues, causing some orders to fail while others succeed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post certain freight orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs or the transport management logs to identify any specific errors or warnings related to the freight orders that did not post successfully.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that all the data related to the freight orders is complete and correct. This includes checking for:
  
  Valid transportation lanes.
  Correctly configured freight units.
  Properly maintained master data.
  
  
  
  Retry Posting: If the issue was temporary (e.g., a system timeout), you may try to re-initiate the posting process for the freight orders that did not post successfully.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting for all freight orders.
  
  
  System Performance: If the issue is related to system performance, consider checking the system resources and optimizing the performance if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FR_ORDER for freight order management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/SFIR237.