How To Fix /SCMTMS/OM072 - &1 cannot be canceled; planning exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/OM -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: &1 cannot be canceled; planning exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM072 - &1 cannot be canceled; planning exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/OM072 &1 cannot be canceled; planning exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to cancel a transportation order or a related document that has associated planning data. This error indicates that the system has detected that there are planning activities or data linked to the document you are trying to cancel, which prevents the cancellation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Planning Data: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation order or document has already been planned, meaning that there are associated transportation planning activities (like freight orders, shipments, etc.) that need to be addressed before cancellation can occur.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or processes that are linked to the transportation order, which also need to be resolved.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation due to existing planning.
  
  
  Solution:
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