How To Fix LTBNC001 - Zone &1 cannot be deleted due to existence of &2 dependency/ies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTBNC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Zone &1 cannot be deleted due to existence of &2 dependency/ies

What causes this issue?

One or more dependencies exist for zone &V1&.

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

Delete all zone dependencies in the following IMG activities:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_LTBN002>Define Zones, Operations, and Serving Zones</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_LTBN003>Define Zone Groups and Assign Zones</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_LTBN001>Define Nodes and Entries/Exits to/from Zones</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_LTRT002>Define Mandatory Routes</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTBNC001 - Zone &1 cannot be deleted due to existence of &2 dependency/ies ?

  The SAP error message LTBNC001 indicates that a specific zone (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because there are existing dependencies (denoted as &2) associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of logistics or transportation management within SAP, where zones are used to define geographical areas for various purposes, such as shipping or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a zone that is still being referenced by other objects or configurations in the system. Common dependencies that might prevent the deletion of a zone include:
  
  Transportation Routes: The zone may be linked to transportation routes that are still active.
  Shipping Points: The zone could be associated with shipping points or delivery locations.
  Master Data: There may be master data records (like customers, vendors, or materials) that reference the zone.
  Open Documents: There could be open purchase orders, sales orders, or delivery documents that utilize the zone.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,