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

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG379 - Overview

• 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)