How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS028 - Subcontracting status of &1 is "Sent"; carrier selection not allowed

/SCMTMS/TSPS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Subcontracting status of &1 is "Sent"; carrier selection not allowed

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/SCMTMS/TSPS028 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS028 indicates that the subcontracting status of a transportation order (or related document) is "Sent," which means that the order has already been sent to the carrier or subcontractor. As a result, the system does not allow for carrier selection or changes to the carrier at this stage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Subcontracting Status: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation order has already been sent to the carrier, and the system is designed to prevent changes to the carrier selection once the order is in this status.
  Workflow Process: The workflow process in SAP Transportation Management (TM) may have progressed to a point where the order is locked for changes to ensure data integrity and proper execution of the transportation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the transportation order. If it is indeed in the "Sent" status, you will need to determine if it is appropriate to change