How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR648 - Lifecycle status of forwarding order &1 is Draft, Canceled, or Completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Lifecycle status of forwarding order &1 is Draft, Canceled, or Completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR648 - Lifecycle status of forwarding order &1 is Draft, Canceled, or Completed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR648 indicates that the lifecycle status of a forwarding order is either "Draft," "Canceled," or "Completed." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed on a forwarding order that is not in an appropriate status for that action.
  Cause:
  
  Draft Status: The forwarding order is still in the draft stage and has not been finalized. Actions that require a finalized order cannot be performed.
  Canceled Status: The forwarding order has been canceled, and no further actions can be taken on it.
  Completed Status: The forwarding order has been completed, meaning that it has gone through all necessary processes, and no further modifications or actions can be performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the forwarding order is in a status that allows the action you are trying to perform. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the forwarding order in the SAP TM system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to view the order details.
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If the order is in Draft status, you may need to complete or release it to move it to a status that allows further actions.
  If the order is Canceled, you may need to create a new forwarding order or, if applicable, reactivate the order if your business process allows for it.
  If the order is Completed, you will need to create a new forwarding order for any further actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling forwarding orders to understand the correct procedures for changing statuses.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of the forwarding order. If you do not have the required access, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you believe the status is incorrect or if there is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FO for forwarding orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on SAP TM to better understand the lifecycle of forwarding orders and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your intended actions in SAP TM.