How To Fix /SCA/DM018 - Only ASNs with Status 'Canceled' or 'Closed' can be deleted!

/SCA/DM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Only ASNs with Status 'Canceled' or 'Closed' can be deleted!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM018 - Only ASNs with Status 'Canceled' or 'Closed' can be deleted! ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM018 Only ASNs with Status 'Canceled' or 'Closed' can be deleted! typically occurs when you attempt to delete an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) that is not in a status that allows deletion. This error is part of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically related to the handling of ASNs.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the ASN you are trying to delete is in a status that does not permit deletion. In SAP, ASNs can have various statuses, and only those that are marked as 'Canceled' or 'Closed' can be deleted. If the ASN is in a status such as 'Open', 'In Process', or any other status that is not 'Canceled' or 'Closed', the system will prevent deletion and throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ASN Status: Verify the current status of the ASN you are trying to delete. You