How To Fix /SCMTMS/VSS_OL005 - &1 documents excluded due to lifecycle status "Cancelled" or "Completed"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/VSS_OL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 documents excluded due to lifecycle status "Cancelled" or "Completed"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL005 - &1 documents excluded due to lifecycle status "Cancelled" or "Completed" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/VSS_OL005 indicates that certain documents have been excluded from processing due to their lifecycle status being either "Cancelled" or "Completed." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process or analyze documents that are no longer active or relevant.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Status: The primary cause of this error is that the documents in question have a lifecycle status that indicates they are no longer valid for processing. This could be due to:
  
  The document has been cancelled by a user or system process.
  The document has been completed, meaning all necessary actions have been finalized, and no further processing is required.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent actions on documents that are not in an active state to maintain data integrity and ensure that only relevant documents are processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the documents that are being excluded. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP TM and reviewing the lifecycle status of the documents.
  
  
  Reprocess or Reactivate: If the documents were cancelled or completed in error, you may need to:
  
  Reactivate the documents if your business process allows for it.
  Create new documents if the original ones cannot be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Processing Logic: If you are developing custom logic or reports, ensure that your code accounts for document statuses and excludes those that are not active.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling document statuses in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lifecycle Statuses: Familiarize yourself with the different lifecycle statuses in SAP TM and their implications for document processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like /SCMTMS/OL for order lists) to view and manage documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By understanding the cause and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to address the error message effectively.