How To Fix /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET009 - Cannot change incompatibility set area; incompatibility set is being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot change incompatibility set area; incompatibility set is being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET009 - Cannot change incompatibility set area; incompatibility set is being used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET009 indicates that you are trying to change an incompatibility set that is currently in use. Incompatibility sets are used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) to define which products cannot be transported together due to various reasons (e.g., safety, regulatory compliance).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to modify an incompatibility set that is actively being referenced in a transportation scenario, such as a transportation request, shipment, or any other related object.
  The system has locked the incompatibility set for use in a transaction, preventing changes to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the incompatibility set is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the transportation requests or shipments that reference the incompatibility set.
  Using transaction codes like /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET to view the details of the incompatibility set.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: If the incompatibility set is locked due to an ongoing transaction, you may need to:
  
  Wait until the transaction is completed.
  If necessary, contact the user or team responsible for the transaction to see if they can release the lock.
  
  
  
  Make Changes: Once the incompatibility set is no longer in use, you can proceed to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the transportation scenarios to confirm that the incompatibility set is functioning as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/INCOMP_SET for managing incompatibility sets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing incompatibility sets and their implications in transportation management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to modify incompatibility sets. Sometimes, restrictions may be due to user role limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.