How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR183 - MBL or MAWB number not yet drawn

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: MBL or MAWB number not yet drawn

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR183 - MBL or MAWB number not yet drawn ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR183 MBL or MAWB number not yet drawn typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with the creation or processing of transport orders, particularly when dealing with Master Bill of Lading (MBL) or Air Waybill (MAWB) numbers.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is expecting a Master Bill of Lading (MBL) or Air Waybill (MAWB) number to be assigned to a transport order, but it has not been generated or assigned yet. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The MBL or MAWB number has not been entered in the relevant fields.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not have reached the point where the MBL or MAWB number is generated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP TM that are not set up correctly, preventing the generation of MBL or MAWB numbers.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to generate or view the MBL or MAWB numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the MBL or MAWB number is correctly entered in the relevant fields. If it is missing, you will need to enter it manually or ensure that it is generated through the appropriate process.
  
  
  Review Process Flow: Verify that the transport order has gone through all necessary steps in the process flow. If the MBL or MAWB number is supposed to be generated automatically, check if the preceding steps have been completed successfully.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to MBL and MAWB number generation. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  User Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to generate or view MBL or MAWB numbers. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling MBL and MAWB numbers in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in managing transport orders and MBL/MAWB numbers.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for entering and managing MBL and MAWB numbers in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.