How To Fix O8172 - Meter is assigned to transport unit &, deletion not possible

O8172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Meter is assigned to transport unit &, deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to delete a meter which is assigned to a transport
unit.

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?

Return to the transport unit and delete all assignments associated with
the meter, before attempting to delete the meter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8172 - Details

• The SAP error message O8172 indicates that a meter is assigned to a transport unit, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules, where meters are used to track the usage or status of transport units (like pallets, containers, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an active assignment of a meter to a transport unit. Meters are often used to monitor various parameters (like weight, volume, or other metrics) associated with transport units, and if a meter is still linked to a transport unit, the system prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Meter Assignment: 
  
  Use transaction codes like LX03 (Display Inventory) or LT03 (Create Transfer Order) to check the current status of the transport unit and see if the meter