How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE202 - &1 is still used in customs profile &2; deletion not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1 is still used in customs profile &2; deletion not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE202 - &1 is still used in customs profile &2; deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE202 indicates that a specific customs profile is still in use, which prevents its deletion. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to delete a customs profile that is currently assigned to one or more objects, such as transportation lanes, shipments, or other relevant entities.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The customs profile you are trying to delete is still assigned to one or more transportation-related objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the customs profile in various configurations or transactions within the SAP system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which is a standard practice to avoid inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the customs profile is being used. You can do this by reviewing the relevant configurations in the SAP TM module.
  Look for any transportation lanes, shipments, or other entities that reference the customs profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Once you identify the objects using the customs profile, you need to remove or change the assignment of the customs profile from those objects.
  This may involve editing transportation lanes, shipments, or other relevant configurations to use a different customs profile or to remove the profile entirely.
  
  
  
  Delete the Customs Profile:
  
  After ensuring that the customs profile is no longer in use, you can attempt to delete it again.
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction or configuration area where the customs profile is managed and proceed with the deletion.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Dependencies:
  
  If you still encounter issues, check for any additional dependencies or configurations that might be referencing the customs profile.
  You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure all dependencies are addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PROF for managing customs profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on customs profiles and their management within the Transportation Management module.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the customs profile if it is no longer needed.