How To Fix /SCTM/UI056 - Status management forbids changes to assignment for document &1

/SCTM/UI056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Status management forbids changes to assignment for document &1

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/SCTM/UI056 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCTM/UI056 Status management forbids changes to assignment for document &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the status management settings for a specific document (like a transportation order, shipment, or other relevant documents) do not allow changes to be made to the assignment of that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The document in question has reached a status that prohibits any changes. For example, if the document is in a "Completed" or "Closed" status, the system will not allow modifications.
  Configuration Settings: The status management configuration in the system may be set up to restrict changes based on certain criteria or statuses.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another process or user, preventing any changes from being made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document to determine if it is indeed in a state