How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG379 - You cannot delete the item type; it is used in other Cust. activities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 379

• Message text: You cannot delete the item type; it is used in other Cust. activities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG379 - You cannot delete the item type; it is used in other Cust. activities ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG379 indicates that you are trying to delete an item type that is currently being used in other customer activities within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the item type you are attempting to delete, which prevents the deletion from being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The item type you are trying to delete is still referenced in various configurations, documents, or processes within the system.
  Custom Activities: The item type may be linked to custom activities or processes that are currently active or in use.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity, and deleting an item type that is in use could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the item type is being used. This can include:
  
  Transportation requests
  Freight orders
  Custom configurations
  
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look for references to the item type in relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the item type is being used in active documents or configurations, you will need to either delete or modify those references before you can delete the item type.
  Ensure that any related processes or configurations that depend on the item type are either completed or no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Activities:
  
  If the item type is part of custom activities, review the custom development or configurations to see if they can be adjusted or if the item type can be safely removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on the item type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the deletion in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to the production system.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to identify the dependencies or if the item type is critical, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11, and SE16 for data analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on item types and their management within SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.