How To Fix /SCTM/UI001 - Error saving; document with GUID & is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error saving; document with GUID & is obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI001 - Error saving; document with GUID & is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI001 Error saving; document with GUID & is obsolete typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the document you are trying to save is considered obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for processing or has been marked for deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to save has been marked as obsolete or deleted in the system. This could happen due to business processes that require archiving or deleting old documents.
  Concurrency Issues: Another user or process may have modified or deleted the document after you retrieved it but before you attempted to save it.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the document being flagged as obsolete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document with the given GUID. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the document type (e.g., /SCTM/DOCT for documents in Transportation Management).
  Retrieve Latest Version: If the document has been modified or deleted, try to retrieve the latest version of the document. You may need to refresh your view or re-fetch the document from the database.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you suspect that another user may have modified or deleted the document, check with your team to understand the current status of the document.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or system logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about why the document is considered obsolete.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SCM or TM to understand the lifecycle of documents and how they are managed within the system.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message you are encountering.