How To Fix LTBNC003 - Level &1 cannot be deleted due to existence of &2 dependency/ies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTBNC -

• Message number: 003

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

What causes this issue?

One or more existing level dependencies exist.

System Response

The system does not all you to delete the selected level &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Delete all level dependencies in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_LTRS001>Resource Management</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTBNC003 - Level &1 cannot be deleted due to existence of &2 dependency/ies ?

  The SAP error message LTBNC003 indicates that a specific level (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because there are existing dependencies (denoted as &2) associated with it. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or transportation management modules, where hierarchical structures or levels are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a level in a hierarchy (such as a transportation lane, route, or other organizational structure) that is still being referenced by other objects or entities in the system. The dependencies could be:
  
  Active transportation orders
  Planning documents
  Other hierarchical levels that rely on the level you are trying to delete
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the database tables related to the level you are trying to delete. Look for any entries that reference the level.
  You can also use specific reports or