How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH044 - Deletion is not possible; voyage referenced by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Deletion is not possible; voyage referenced by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH044 - Deletion is not possible; voyage referenced by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH044 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because the voyage referenced by a specific identifier (denoted by &1) is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. This is a common issue in SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to delete a voyage that is linked to other objects or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The voyage is still referenced by other documents or processes, such as transportation requests, shipments, or other related objects.
  Incomplete Status: The voyage may be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., it might be in a planning or execution phase).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the voyage that need to be resolved before deletion can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check References: Identify any documents or processes that are referencing the voyage. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and checking for linked documents.
  Using transaction codes like /SCMTMS/VY (Voyage Management) to view details about the voyage and its references.
  
  
  
  Change Status: If the voyage is in a status that prevents deletion, consider changing its status to a state that allows for deletion (e.g., canceling or completing the voyage).
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If there are dependent objects (like shipments or transportation requests), you may need to delete or modify those objects first before attempting to delete the voyage.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling voyages and their dependencies.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to manage and review voyages and their statuses. For example:
  
  /SCMTMS/VY for managing voyages.
  /SCMTMS/SH for managing shipments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing voyages and understanding their lifecycle in SAP TM.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP TM to better understand the system's functionalities and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.