How To Fix /SCTM/OCB_EDI124 - Book. ord. &1: Confirm msg obsolete; status 'Book. Ord. Released' missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/OCB_EDI -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Book. ord. &1: Confirm msg obsolete; status 'Book. Ord. Released' missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI124 - Book. ord. &1: Confirm msg obsolete; status 'Book. Ord. Released' missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI124 Book. ord. &1: Confirm msg obsolete; status 'Book. Ord. Released' missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with order confirmations and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) messages.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of a booking order. Specifically, it suggests that the system is trying to process a confirmation message for a booking order that is no longer valid or has not reached the required status of "Booking Order Released." This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Status Misalignment: The booking order may not have been released properly, or its status may not have been updated in the system.
  Obsolete Confirmation Message: The confirmation message being processed is outdated or not applicable to the current state of the booking order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EDI or SCM module that are not aligned with the expected workflow for booking orders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Booking Order Status: Verify the status of the booking order in question. Ensure that it is set to "Released" and that all necessary prior steps have been completed.
  
  
  Review EDI Messages: Check the EDI messages related to the booking order. Ensure that the confirmation message being processed is valid and corresponds to the current state of the booking order.
  
  
  Reprocess Confirmation: If the confirmation message is indeed obsolete, you may need to reprocess the confirmation or resend the correct message that reflects the current status of the booking order.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SCM and EDI modules to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the mapping of statuses and ensuring that the workflow for booking orders is properly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific patches or updates that address this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to booking orders and EDI processing, such as /SCTM/OCB for order confirmation processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EDI processing and booking order confirmations, as they may contain specific fixes or recommendations.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message effectively.