How To Fix TU751 - Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked because it was already stopped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked because it was already stopped

What causes this issue?

You cannot unlock the item for due date &V1& because it was already
stopped in at least one of the contracts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU751 - Item for due date &1 cannot be unlocked because it was already stopped ?

  The SAP error message TU751 indicates that an item cannot be unlocked because it has already been stopped. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics, where certain items or tasks are marked as "stopped" due to various reasons, such as issues with the shipment, delivery, or other logistical constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Item Status: The item in question has been marked as "stopped" in the system, which prevents any further actions, including unlocking it.
  Business Process: The stopping of an item may be due to business rules or processes that require certain conditions to be met before the item can be processed further.
  User Actions: A user may have manually stopped the item due to an error, issue, or change in the logistics plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: Review the status of the item in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the item details.
  Unlocking the Item: If you have the necessary permissions, you may be able to unlock the item by changing its status. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the transaction where the item is managed.
  Finding the option to change the status of the item from "stopped" to "active" or "unlocked."
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for specific procedures on handling stopped items.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to unlock the item or if you are unsure why it was stopped, contact your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance. They may have additional insights or access to logs that can help diagnose the issue.
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that the stopping of items aligns with your business processes. If items are frequently being stopped, it may indicate a need to review and possibly adjust your logistics or transportation management processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to transportation management, such as:
  
  VT01N: Create Shipment
  VT02N: Change Shipment
  VT03N: Display Shipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to item statuses in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the TU751 error and understand the underlying reasons for the item's status.