How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ439 - Action not allowed; Document status is "Archived"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Action not allowed; Document status is "Archived"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ439 - Action not allowed; Document status is "Archived" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ439 Action not allowed; Document status is "Archived" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to perform an action on a document (such as a transportation request, shipment, or other related documents) that has already been archived. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to modify or interact with has been archived. Archiving is a process in SAP that moves data that is no longer actively used to a separate storage area to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  Business Process: In many business processes, once a document is archived, it is considered final and cannot be changed or deleted to maintain data integrity and compliance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If it is indeed archived, you will not be able to perform actions that modify it.
  Unarchive