How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK013 - Prep. of doc. &1 at loc. &2 (&3) is unfinished before next act. starts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Prep. of doc. &1 at loc. &2 (&3) is unfinished before next act. starts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK013 - Prep. of doc. &1 at loc. &2 (&3) is unfinished before next act. starts ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_CHK013 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) and indicates that a document preparation step has not been completed before the next action is initiated. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a transportation order or shipment is being processed, and certain prerequisites or steps have not been fulfilled.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Document Preparation: The document (e.g., transportation order, shipment) has not been fully prepared or finalized before the next action is attempted.
  Missing Data: Required data or configurations may be missing, preventing the document from being processed correctly.
  Process Flow Violation: The system expects a specific sequence of actions, and an action is being attempted out of order.
  Locking Issues: Another process might be locking the document, preventing it from being updated or finalized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question to ensure that all necessary steps have been completed. Look for any indicators that show the document is still in a preparatory state.
  Complete Required Steps: Ensure that all required preparatory steps are completed. This may involve filling in missing data, confirming previous actions, or ensuring that all necessary approvals are in place.
  Review Process Flow: Verify that the actions are being taken in the correct order as defined by the process flow in SAP TM. Follow the prescribed sequence of actions.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the document is locked by another user or process. If so, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has the document locked.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs or transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about what is causing the issue.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You may also consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/ORDER for transportation orders or /SCMTMS/SHIP for shipments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management for best practices and guidelines on document processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to complete the required steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.