How To Fix TPDAPI023 - Instance is not active at time of call (breach of contract)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDAPI - Debugger API

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Instance is not active at time of call (breach of contract)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDAPI023 - Instance is not active at time of call (breach of contract) ?

  The SAP error message TPDAPI023, which states "Instance is not active at time of call (breach of contract)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Transportation Management (TM) or similar modules where instances of certain processes or objects are expected to be active when a function is called. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or manipulate an instance that is not currently active, which can lead to a breach of contract in the context of transportation or logistics processes.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Instance: The instance (e.g., a transportation order, shipment, or contract) you are trying to access is not in an active state. This could be due to it being completed, canceled, or not yet started.
  Timing Issues: The call to the instance may be happening at a time when the instance is not supposed to be accessed, such as during a transition phase.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings