How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR834 - Cannot archive; predecessor FO &1 to be archived first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Cannot archive; predecessor FO &1 to be archived first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR834 - Cannot archive; predecessor FO &1 to be archived first ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR834 Cannot archive; predecessor FO &1 to be archived first typically occurs in the context of archiving Freight Orders (FO) in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error indicates that there is a dependency between the Freight Order you are trying to archive and another Freight Order that must be archived first.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the Freight Order you are attempting to archive has a predecessor (another Freight Order) that has not yet been archived. In SAP TM, certain objects may have dependencies, meaning that one object must be archived before another can be archived. This is often due to relationships such as:
  
  The Freight Order is part of a larger transportation process.
  There are linked documents or processes that need to be archived in a specific order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Predecessor Freight Order: The error message will indicate the predecessor Freight Order (FO) that needs to be archived first. Note the identifier (e.g., FO &1).
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate the relationship between the Freight Orders. You can do this by checking the details of the predecessor Freight Order to understand why it needs to be archived first.
  
  
  Archive the Predecessor Freight Order: Once you have identified the predecessor Freight Order, proceed to archive it. You can do this through the archiving transaction in SAP TM.
  
  
  Retry Archiving the Original Freight Order: After successfully archiving the predecessor Freight Order, attempt to archive the original Freight Order again.
  
  
  Check for Additional Dependencies: If you encounter further errors, repeat the process to check for any additional predecessor Freight Orders that may need to be archived.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the archiving process in SAP TM, including the necessary transactions and configurations. The archiving process typically involves using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and specific object types related to TM.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in SAP TM for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  
  
  Transaction Logs: Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the archiving process.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully archive the Freight Orders in question.