How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG184 - Item cannot be deleted as there is an allocation associated with it

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Item cannot be deleted as there is an allocation associated with it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG184 - Item cannot be deleted as there is an allocation associated with it ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG184 indicates that an item cannot be deleted because there is an allocation associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to delete a transportation item (like a freight order or shipment) that is linked to an allocation (such as a freight allocation or resource allocation).
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Allocations: The item you are trying to delete has one or more allocations associated with it. This could be due to freight orders, shipments, or other transportation-related documents that reference the item.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of items that are still in use or linked to other processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Allocations: Identify the allocations associated with the item. You can do this by reviewing the relevant documents in SAP TM. Look for any freight orders, shipments, or other allocations