How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR878 - Cannot set status &1 on document level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Cannot set status &1 on document level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR878 - Cannot set status &1 on document level ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR878 Cannot set status &1 on document level typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to change the status of a transportation document (like a transport order or shipment) to a value that is not allowed based on the current state of the document or the configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Status Transition Restrictions: The status you are trying to set may not be valid for the current status of the document. For example, you cannot set a document to "Completed" if it is still in "In Progress" status.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing any status changes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP TM system that restrict certain status changes based on business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the document and ensure that the status you are trying to set is a valid transition from the current status.
  Unlock Document: If the document is locked, check with other users or processes to see if it can be unlocked. You may need to wait for the other process to complete or contact your system administrator.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that the status transitions are correctly defined in the system. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow the desired status change.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on status management in SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TOR to view transportation orders or /SCMTMS/SH for shipments to analyze the document in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.