How To Fix /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST049 - Label scheme &1 not deleted; scheme &1 is used in layout &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Label scheme &1 not deleted; scheme &1 is used in layout &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST049 - Label scheme &1 not deleted; scheme &1 is used in layout &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GNT_CUST049 indicates that you are trying to delete a label scheme (identified by &1) that is currently in use in a layout (identified by &2). This is a common issue when managing label schemes in SAP Transportation Management (TM) or similar modules where label layouts are defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The label scheme you are attempting to delete is still referenced in one or more layouts. SAP does not allow the deletion of objects that are in use to maintain data integrity and prevent orphaned references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the label scheme is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the layout configuration in SAP TM.
  Finding the layout that references the label scheme &1.
  
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified the layout(s) using the label scheme:
  
  Either modify the layout to remove the reference to the label scheme &1.
  Or, if the layout is no longer needed, consider deleting the layout itself.
  
  
  
  Delete the Label Scheme: After ensuring that the label scheme is no longer referenced in any layout, you can proceed to delete the label scheme.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: If you still encounter issues, ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the label scheme in other configurations or objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLT (for layout management) or /SCMTMS/LBL (for label scheme management) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing label schemes and layouts in SAP TM.
  Transport Management: If you are working in a transport management context, ensure that any changes are properly transported to other systems if applicable.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the label scheme.