How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ676 - HBL/HAWB number is assigned to &1; you must return the number first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 676

• Message text: HBL/HAWB number is assigned to &1; you must return the number first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ676 - HBL/HAWB number is assigned to &1; you must return the number first ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ676 indicates that a House Bill of Lading (HBL) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) number is already assigned to a specific transport request or shipment, and you need to return or release that number before you can assign it to another transport request.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when:
  
  You are trying to assign an HBL/HAWB number that is already in use by another transport request.
  The system enforces a unique assignment of HBL/HAWB numbers to ensure data integrity and avoid confusion in tracking shipments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Current Assignment:
  
  Check which transport request or shipment is currently using the HBL/HAWB number. You can do this by looking up the number in the relevant transaction or report in SAP.
  
  
  
  Return the HBL/HAWB Number:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can return or release the HBL/HAWB number from the current