How To Fix /SCMB/TMSRES208 - Deletion not possible, Loading Direction Profile &1 still in use

/SCMB/TMSRES208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMSRES -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Deletion not possible, Loading Direction Profile &1 still in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES208 - Deletion not possible, Loading Direction Profile &1 still in use ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES208: Deletion not possible, Loading Direction Profile &1 still in use typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when you attempt to delete a Loading Direction Profile that is currently being referenced or used in the system. This can happen if the profile is linked to existing transportation planning documents, routes, or other configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The Loading Direction Profile you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects in the system, such as transportation lanes, planning strategies, or other configurations.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the profile is not properly unlinked from the objects that use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCMB/TMSRES or relevant reports to find out where the Loading Direction Profile is being used.
  Check for any active transportation lanes, routes, or other configurations that reference