How To Fix /SCTM/UI021 - You are not allowed to make manual changes to document due to doc. status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not allowed to make manual changes to document due to doc. status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI021 - You are not allowed to make manual changes to document due to doc. status ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI021 You are not allowed to make manual changes to document due to doc. status 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 modify is in a status that does not permit manual changes. 
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Status: The document (e.g., a transportation order, shipment, or other SCM-related document) is in a status that is locked for editing. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document has been completed or finalized.
  The document is currently being processed or is in a workflow.
  The document is in a status that is defined as "read-only" in the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document, even if the document status allows it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: 
  
  Review the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the document in the relevant transaction and checking its status.
  If the document is in a completed or finalized state, you may need to reverse or cancel the document before making changes.
  
  
  
  Change Document Status: 
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you may be able to change the status of the document to allow for manual changes. This typically involves using specific transactions or functions within SAP to update the document status.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to edit the document. This may involve checking the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SCM, TM) for more detailed information on document statuses and their implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management in SAP SCM/TM, such as /SCTM/DOCT for document overview or /SCTM/ORD for order management.
  Workflow Processes: Understand the workflow processes in your organization that may affect document statuses, as these can vary based on business requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.