How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ819 - 'Set to approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 819

• Message text: 'Set to approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ819 - 'Set to approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ819 'Set to approved' action not possible: Approval status is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to change the approval status of a transportation request or related document, but the current status does not allow for the action you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the approval status of the transportation request is not in a state that allows it to be set to "approved." The status indicated by &1 will provide specific information about the current state of the request. Common statuses that might prevent approval include:
  
  Draft: The request is still being worked on and has not been finalized.
  Rejected: The request has been rejected and cannot be approved without being modified.
  In Process: The request is currently being processed and cannot be approved until the process is complete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Look at the current approval status of the transportation request. The status indicated by &1 will give you insight into why the approval action is not possible.
  
  
  Change Status Appropriately:
  
  If the status is Draft, complete the necessary fields and finalize the request before attempting to approve it.
  If the status is Rejected, you may need to address the reasons for rejection, make the necessary changes, and then resubmit for approval.
  If the status is In Process, wait until the current process is completed before trying to approve the request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the approval workflow and the implications of different statuses.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the approval status. Sometimes, user roles and authorizations can restrict actions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  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/PRT for managing transportation requests.
  Workflow Configuration: Review the configuration of your approval workflows in SAP TM to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.