How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES488 - No HBL or HAWB exists that has the status "Not Finalized"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: No HBL or HAWB exists that has the status "Not Finalized"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES488 - No HBL or HAWB exists that has the status "Not Finalized" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES488 indicates that there is no House Bill of Lading (HBL) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) that has the status "Not Finalized." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to perform an action that requires an HBL or HAWB that is still in a draft or editable state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Finalized Documents: The HBL or HAWB you are trying to access has already been finalized, meaning it cannot be edited or processed further.
  Missing Documents: There may not be any HBL or HAWB created for the shipment or transport order you are working with.
  Incorrect Status: The system is looking for documents that are in a specific status (i.e., "Not Finalized"), but all available documents are in a different status (e.g., "Finalized" or "Cancelled").
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or selection criteria that leads to the system not