How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_GMC066 - Spot configuration &1 not deleted; &1 is used in object scheme &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_GMC -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Spot configuration &1 not deleted; &1 is used in object scheme &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_GMC066 - Spot configuration &1 not deleted; &1 is used in object scheme &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_GMC066 indicates that a specific spot configuration (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in an object scheme (denoted as &2 and &3). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to delete a configuration that is still referenced by other objects or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The spot configuration you are trying to delete is actively referenced in one or more object schemes. This means that there are dependencies that prevent the deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of configurations that are still in use, to avoid inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the spot configuration &1 is being used. You can do this by reviewing the object schemes &2 and &3 mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/MC or relevant reports to find the object schemes that reference the spot configuration.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the object schemes that are using the spot configuration, you will need to either modify or delete those references.
  Ensure that the object schemes are updated to no longer reference the spot configuration you wish to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete the Spot Configuration:
  
  After removing all references, you should be able to delete the spot configuration without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might be referencing the spot configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/MC for managing configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand the structure and dependencies of object schemes and spot configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the system to ensure that the deletion does not affect other functionalities.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.