How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ823 - 'Set life cycle status' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 823

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ823 - 'Set life cycle status' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ823 'Set life cycle status' action not possible: Life cycle status is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to change the life cycle status of a transportation request or related object, but the current status does not allow for that action.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the current life cycle status of the transportation request (or the object you are trying to modify) is &1, which means that the system has determined that the requested action (changing the life cycle status) is not permissible in this state. Common reasons for this include:
  
  Status Restrictions: Certain statuses are locked for specific actions. For example, if the status is "Completed" or "Cancelled," you may not be able to change it to "In Process" or "Draft."
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict status changes based on the current state of the object.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects or processes that prevent the status change.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current life cycle status of the transportation request. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking the details of the request.
  
  
  Understand Status Transitions: Familiarize yourself with the allowed status transitions for the specific object. This information can often be found in the documentation or configuration settings for SAP TM.
  
  
  Review Business Rules: Check if there are any specific business rules or configurations that are preventing the status change. This may involve consulting with your SAP TM administrator or reviewing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Correct Sequence of Actions: Ensure that you are following the correct sequence of actions. If the object needs to be in a specific status before you can change it to another status, make sure to perform the necessary actions first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific status and its allowed transitions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/PR for transportation requests.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.