How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES489 - HBL or HAWB is drawn for item; action is not possible for freight unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 489

• Message text: HBL or HAWB is drawn for item; action is not possible for freight unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES489 - HBL or HAWB is drawn for item; action is not possible for freight unit ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES489 typically indicates that a House Bill of Lading (HBL) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) has been created for a specific item, and as a result, certain actions on the associated freight unit are restricted or not possible. This error is common in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with freight units that are already linked to a shipping document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing HBL/HAWB: The primary cause of this error is that a HBL or HAWB has already been created for the freight unit or item in question. This means that the item is already in a state of being processed for shipment, and further modifications or actions cannot be performed until the existing document is resolved.
  Status of Freight Unit: The freight unit may be in a status that does not allow for further actions due to the existing shipping document.
  System Configuration: There may be specific