How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR253 - Type of &1 cannot be changed since life cycle status is not "New"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Type of &1 cannot be changed since life cycle status is not "New"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR253 - Type of &1 cannot be changed since life cycle status is not "New" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR253 indicates that you are trying to change the type of a Transportation Order (TOR) in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system, but the operation is not allowed because the life cycle status of the TOR is not "New." This typically means that the TOR has already been processed or is in a state where changes to its type are restricted.
  Cause:
  
  Life Cycle Status: The TOR has moved beyond the "New" status. Once a TOR is created and processed (e.g., confirmed, released, or completed), its status changes, and certain attributes, including the type, become immutable.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that prevent changes to certain fields once the TOR has been processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status: Verify the current life cycle status of the TOR. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the details of the TOR.
  Create a New TOR: If you need a different type, you may need to create a new Transportation Order with the desired type instead of trying to change an existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding the management of Transportation Orders to understand the implications of changing types and the allowed statuses.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the TOR. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  Contact Support: If you believe that the change should be allowed based on your business process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to explore potential configuration changes or exceptions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on TOR life cycle statuses and their implications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you manage and monitor Transportation Orders (e.g., /SCMTMS/TOR, /SCMTMS/TOR_DISPLAY).
  Change Management: Understand the change management processes in your organization to ensure compliance with business rules when handling Transportation Orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage your Transportation Orders effectively.