How To Fix /SCMTMS/TSPS052 - &1 has life cycle status &2; carrier selection not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TSPS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: &1 has life cycle status &2; carrier selection not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS052 - &1 has life cycle status &2; carrier selection not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TSPS052 indicates that a carrier selection process cannot be performed because the transport order or shipment has a life cycle status that does not allow for this action. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The transport order or shipment is in a status that restricts carrier selection. Common statuses that may cause this include:
  Completed: The transport order has already been executed.
  Cancelled: The transport order has been cancelled and cannot be modified.
  In Process: The order is currently being processed and may not allow changes.
  
  
  The life cycle status of the transport order or shipment is not compatible with the carrier selection process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Life Cycle Status: Review the current life cycle status of the transport order or shipment. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP