How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH546 - Deletion not possible; location &1 ref. by departure &2 of schedule &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Deletion not possible; location &1 ref. by departure &2 of schedule &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH546 - Deletion not possible; location &1 ref. by departure &2 of schedule &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH546 indicates that a location cannot be deleted because it is still referenced by a departure in a specific schedule. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to delete a location that is still linked to an active transportation schedule.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The location you are trying to delete is currently being used in a departure (e.g., a shipment or transportation order) that is part of a schedule.
  The system enforces referential integrity, meaning that you cannot delete an object that is still in use by another object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check the schedule (&3) and the specific departure (&2) that references the location (&1). You can do this by navigating to the relevant transportation schedule in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the location is indeed referenced in the departure, you will need to either:
  
  Change the departure to remove the reference to the location.
  Delete or modify the departure if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Ensure that there are no active processes (like shipments or transportation orders) that are using the location. If there are, you may need to complete or cancel those processes.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have removed all references to the location, attempt to delete the location again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of deleting the location, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/LOC to manage locations or /SCMTMS/SCH to manage schedules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete locations and modify schedules in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the location if it is no longer needed.