How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH504 - Cannot delete &1 flights; deletion flag is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Cannot delete &1 flights; deletion flag is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH504 - Cannot delete &1 flights; deletion flag is selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH504 Cannot delete &1 flights; deletion flag is selected typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when you attempt to delete a flight or transportation event that has been marked for deletion but cannot be removed due to certain conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The flight or transportation event has a deletion flag set, indicating that it is marked for deletion but has not yet been processed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked objects (like shipments, orders, etc.) that prevent the deletion of the flight.
  Status Issues: The status of the flight may not allow for deletion. For example, if the flight is already in a finalized state or has been processed in some way, it may not be eligible for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the flight.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Flag: Verify if the deletion flag is indeed set for the flight. If it is, you may need to process the deletion properly or remove the flag if you intend to keep the flight.
  Review Dependencies: Check for any dependent objects that may be linked to the flight. If there are dependencies, you may need to delete or modify those first before you can delete the flight.
  Change Status: If the flight is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status to allow for deletion. This could involve reversing or canceling any processes that have been applied to the flight.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform deletion actions in the system. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the deletion of flights in your version of SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FLIGHT or /SCMTMS/ORDER to navigate to the relevant objects and check their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.