How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ088 - Document has a successor document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Document has a successor document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ088 - Document has a successor document &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ088 Document has a successor document &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the document you are trying to process has a successor document, which means that there is a subsequent document that is dependent on the current document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to delete or change a document that has already been linked to another document.
  Cause:
  
  Document Dependency: The document you are trying to modify or delete has a successor document that is already created. This could be a follow-up document like a shipment or a freight order that is linked to the original document.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that documents that are related to each other are not inadvertently modified or deleted, which could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Successor Document: Identify the successor document mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1). You can do this by checking the document flow or the related documents in the SAP TM system.
  Review Document Status: Ensure that the successor document is in a status that allows for the changes you are trying to make. If the successor document is already processed or completed, you may need to take additional steps to handle it.
  Modify or Delete Successor Document: If necessary, you may need to modify or delete the successor document first before making changes to the original document.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling document dependencies in your version of SAP TM.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you navigate and manage documents, such as /SCMTMS/ORDER for managing transportation orders.
  Document Flow: Use the document flow feature in SAP to visualize the relationships between documents and understand how they are linked.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the underlying document relationships in your SAP TM environment.