How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL005 - Cancelled documents must not have item references, item &1 is referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cancelled documents must not have item references, item &1 is referenced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL005 - Cancelled documents must not have item references, item &1 is referenced ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR_VAL005 indicates that there is an issue with a canceled document in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that canceled documents should not have item references, and it points out that a specific item (denoted as &1) is being referenced despite the document being canceled.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Canceled Document: The document in question has been canceled, but there are still references to items within that document.
  Data Integrity Issue: There may be a data integrity issue where the system is trying to process or validate a canceled document that still has associated items.
  Incorrect Workflow: The workflow or process that led to the cancellation may not have properly cleared item references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is indeed canceled and that no further processing should occur on it.
  
  
  Remove Item References: If the document is canceled, ensure that all item references are removed. This may involve:
  
  Editing the document to remove any associated items.
  Checking related documents or transactions that may still reference the canceled document.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents: Look for any related documents (like follow-up orders, deliveries, etc.) that might still be referencing the canceled document. You may need to cancel or adjust these documents as well.
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the application logs or traces for more detailed information about what is causing the error. This can provide insights into any underlying issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If you cannot resolve the issue, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. There may be known issues or patches available that address this specific error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TOR to access the Transportation Order and check its details.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices on handling canceled documents and item references.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.