How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN023 - No valid waybill stock found, or number &1 is already in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No valid waybill stock found, or number &1 is already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN023 - No valid waybill stock found, or number &1 is already in use ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN023 indicates that there is an issue with the waybill stock in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error can occur for a couple of reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Valid Waybill Stock Found: This typically means that there are no available waybill stocks in the system that can be used for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to:
  
  The waybill stock has not been created or is not available in the system.
  The waybill stock has been consumed or is already assigned to another process.
  
  
  
  Waybill Number Already in Use: This indicates that the waybill number you are trying to use is already assigned to another transaction or process. This can happen if:
  
  The waybill number is being reused incorrectly.
  There is a transaction that is still open or not completed that is holding onto that waybill number.
  
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Waybill Stock:
  
  Navigate to the waybill management area in SAP TMS and verify if there are any available waybill stocks.
  If there are no available waybill stocks, you may need to create new waybill stocks.
  
  
  
  Release or Complete Transactions:
  
  If the waybill number is already in use, check the transactions that are currently using that waybill number. You may need to complete or release those transactions before you can use the waybill number again.
  
  
  
  Create New Waybill:
  
  If the existing waybill stocks are not sufficient, consider creating a new waybill stock or generating a new waybill number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to TMS and waybill management for additional guidance on managing waybill stocks.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TMS that deal with waybill management, such as /SCMTMS/WB for waybill processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or manage waybill stocks in the system.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/WBN023 and continue with your operations in SAP TMS.