How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR714 - Lifecycle status of FO/FB &1 has to be 'In Process'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 714

• Message text: Lifecycle status of FO/FB &1 has to be 'In Process'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR714 - Lifecycle status of FO/FB &1 has to be 'In Process' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR714 indicates that the lifecycle status of a Freight Order (FO) or Freight Booking (FB) must be 'In Process' for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to perform an action on a Freight Order or Freight Booking that is not in the correct status.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status: The Freight Order or Freight Booking you are trying to work with is not in the 'In Process' status. It may be in a status such as 'Created', 'Completed', 'Cancelled', or any other status that does not allow further processing.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent certain actions unless the Freight Order or Freight Booking is actively being processed. This is a safeguard to ensure that operations are performed in a logical sequence.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the current status of the Freight Order or Freight Booking. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the status field.
  Change Status: If the status is not 'In Process', you may need to change it. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the Freight Order or Freight Booking to set it to 'In Process'.
  If the order is in a status that cannot be changed directly, you may need to perform prior steps to move it to 'In Process'.
  
  
  Review Workflow: Ensure that all necessary preceding steps in the workflow have been completed. For example, if the order needs to be released or approved before it can be processed, make sure those steps are done.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP TM documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific procedures related to changing the status of Freight Orders or Freight Bookings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that allow you to view and manage Freight Orders and Freight Bookings (e.g., /SCMTMS/FO, /SCMTMS/FB).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of the Freight Order or Freight Booking.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP TM expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your intended operations in SAP TM.