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 TM and checking the status details.
  Change the Status: If the status is not appropriate for carrier selection, you may need to change it. This could involve:
  
  Reverting the status if possible (e.g., from Completed to In Process).
  Creating a new transport order or shipment if the current one cannot be modified.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on transport order management to understand the allowed statuses for carrier selection.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the status seems incorrect, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transport management, such as /SCMTMS/TO for transport orders and /SCMTMS/SH for shipments.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform carrier selection actions in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.