How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ690 - HAWB or HBL cannot be finalized; no number exists

/SCMTMS/TRQ690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 690

• Message text: HAWB or HBL cannot be finalized; no number exists

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/SCMTMS/TRQ690 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ690 HAWB or HBL cannot be finalized; no number exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to finalize a House Air Waybill (HAWB) or House Bill of Lading (HBL) without a valid number being assigned to it. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Assignment: The HAWB or HBL has not been assigned a unique identifier or number, which is required for finalization.
  
  Configuration Issues: The number range for HAWB or HBL might not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data might be missing in the HAWB or HBL document.
  Status Issues: The document might be in a status that does not allow for finalization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the HAWB or HBL has been assigned a number. You can do this by checking the document details in the