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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code /SCA/ASN or similar) and checking the status field.
  
  
  Change ASN Status: If the ASN is not in a 'Canceled' or 'Closed' status, you will need to change its status. This can typically be done by:
  
  Canceling the ASN: If the ASN is still valid but needs to be canceled, you can use the appropriate transaction to cancel it. This will change its status to 'Canceled'.
  Closing the ASN: If the ASN has been processed and is complete, you can close it, which will change its status to 'Closed'.
  
  
  
  Delete the ASN: Once the ASN is in the correct status ('Canceled' or 'Closed'), you can attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing ASNs, such as /SCA/ASN, /SCA/ASN_DISPLAY, or others specific to your SAP environment.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of ASNs and to delete them.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing ASNs, as there may be specific processes or workflows that need to be followed.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to face issues or if the ASN status cannot be changed as expected, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the ASN if it meets the required conditions.