How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR062 - Subcontracting status cannot be set for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Subcontracting status cannot be set for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR062 - Subcontracting status cannot be set for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR062 indicates that there is an issue with setting the subcontracting status for a specific transportation order (indicated by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to manage subcontracting processes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Data: The transportation order may not have all the necessary data filled in, which is required to set the subcontracting status.
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the transportation order may not allow for a change to the subcontracting status. For example, if the order is already completed or canceled, it may not be possible to set it to a subcontracting status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the ability to set subcontracting statuses under certain conditions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the subcontracting status of the transportation order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Order Data: Review the transportation order to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect information that could prevent the status change.
  
  
  Review Current Status: Check the current status of the transportation order. If it is in a status that does not allow for subcontracting, you may need to change the order's status to one that does permit subcontracting.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings related to subcontracting in SAP TM are correctly configured. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to change the subcontracting status has the necessary authorizations. If not, the user may need to request additional permissions from the system administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in managing transportation orders, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation order management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.