How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ177 - Cannot find a preceding order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Cannot find a preceding order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ177 - Cannot find a preceding order ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ177 Cannot find a preceding order typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to locate a preceding order that is necessary for processing a transportation request or a related document. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a transportation order, a shipment, or when executing a transportation planning process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Preceding Order: The most common cause is that the system cannot find the required preceding order (e.g., a sales order, purchase order, or another transportation request) that should exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between orders.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the inability to link the orders.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the preceding order.
  System Errors: There may be temporary system errors or issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Preceding Orders: Verify that the preceding order exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant order types (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders) in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in SAP TM are correctly set up to recognize and link the relevant orders. This may involve checking the settings in the Transportation Management configuration.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that may be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the preceding order. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/ORDER, /SCMTMS/SHIPMENT, and others that may be involved in the transportation management process.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.