How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ437 - Only manual confirmation is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Only manual confirmation is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ437 - Only manual confirmation is possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ437 Only manual confirmation is possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the confirmation process of transportation units or shipments. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically confirm the transportation process, and manual confirmation is required instead.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow automatic confirmations for certain transportation processes.
  Status Issues: The transportation unit or shipment may be in a status that does not allow for automatic confirmation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transportation unit, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or conditions may dictate that manual confirmation is necessary for specific scenarios.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Manual Confirmation: As the error message suggests, you can manually confirm the transportation unit or shipment. This can typically be done through the SAP TM interface by navigating to the relevant transportation unit or shipment and selecting the manual confirmation option.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that automatic confirmations are enabled for the relevant transportation processes. This may involve checking the settings in the Transportation Management configuration.
  
  
  Review Status: Check the status of the transportation unit or shipment. If it is in a status that does not allow for automatic confirmation, you may need to change the status or resolve any issues preventing confirmation.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that all necessary data for the transportation unit or shipment is complete and accurate. This includes checking for missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its implications in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in managing transportation units and shipments (e.g., /SCMTMS/TU for transportation units).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform confirmations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with the necessary confirmations in SAP TM.