How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH540 - Deletion is not possible; airport referenced by &1 of schedule &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Deletion is not possible; airport referenced by &1 of schedule &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH540 - Deletion is not possible; airport referenced by &1 of schedule &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH540 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a schedule in the Transportation Management System (TMS) because it references an airport that is still in use. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a transportation schedule that is linked to an airport, which is not allowed if the airport is still being referenced in other schedules or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The airport referenced in the schedule is still being used in other schedules or transportation planning documents.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which helps maintain the consistency of the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: Identify where the airport is being referenced. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing other schedules that may be using the same airport.
  Checking any transportation requests or shipments that might be linked to the airport.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you find that the airport is being used in other schedules or documents, you will need to:
  
  Modify or delete those schedules or documents that reference the airport.
  Ensure that there are no active transportation requests or shipments that are linked to the airport.
  
  
  
  Delete the Schedule: Once you have removed all dependencies on the airport, you can attempt to delete the schedule again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to proceed, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TS (Transportation Scheduling) or /SCMTMS/TSM (Transportation Management) to view and manage schedules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete schedules and manage transportation planning objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the schedule if it is no longer needed.