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

/SCMTMS/TRQ816 - Overview

• 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