How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ503 - Cannot cancel document; assigned freight order cannot be unassigned

/SCMTMS/TRQ503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Cannot cancel document; assigned freight order cannot be unassigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ503 - Cannot cancel document; assigned freight order cannot be unassigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ503 indicates that there is an issue with canceling a document because it is linked to an assigned freight order that cannot be unassigned. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to cancel a transportation request or a related document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Assigned Freight Order: The document you are trying to cancel is linked to a freight order that is currently assigned. The system does not allow the cancellation of documents that have dependencies on other active documents.
  Status of the Freight Order: The freight order may be in a status that does not allow unassignment or cancellation (e.g., it may be confirmed, in transit, or completed).
  Dependencies: There may be other documents or processes that depend on the freight order, preventing it from being unassigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Order Status: Review the status of the assigned freight order. If it is in a status that allows