How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ816 - 'Accept' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: 'Accept' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ816 - 'Accept' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ816 'Accept' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to perform an action (like accepting a transportation request or order) that is not allowed due to the current life cycle status of the object.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the life cycle status of the transportation request or order does not permit the 'Accept' action. Each transportation request or order has a defined life cycle with specific statuses (e.g., Created, In Process, Completed, etc.), and certain actions can only be performed when the object is in a specific status.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Current Status: Identify the current life cycle status of the transportation request or order. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the details of the request/order.
  
  
  Understand Status Transitions: Review the allowed transitions for the current status. You may need to change the status of the transportation request/order to one that allows the 'Accept' action. This may involve performing other actions first, such as 'Create', 'Edit', or 'Release'.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's process documentation to understand the life cycle of transportation requests/orders and the allowed actions for each status.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action. Sometimes, the inability to perform an action can be due to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the status transitions or if the status seems incorrect, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP TM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/PR for managing transportation requests.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP TM, consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation to better understand the life cycle of transportation requests and the associated actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.