How To Fix O8148 - Driver &1 has been used in shipment &2 and thus cannot be deleted

O8148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Driver &1 has been used in shipment &2 and thus cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a driver that has a shipment history linked to
it in the system.

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?

Until the shipment information has been completed and archived, it will
not be possible to delete this driver. Instead, it should be selected
for deletion using the indicator provided on the Driver Details screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8148 - Details

• The SAP error message O8148 indicates that a specific driver (identified by &1) has been used in a shipment (identified by &2) and therefore cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipments and their associated drivers.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the driver you are trying to delete is currently linked to an active shipment. In SAP, certain objects (like drivers, vehicles, etc.) cannot be deleted if they are still in use or referenced by other documents or processes. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and prevent inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment associated with the driver. If the shipment is still open or in process, you may need to complete or cancel the shipment before you