How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH704 - Deletion flag set for &1 departures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Deletion flag set for &1 departures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH704 - Deletion flag set for &1 departures ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH704 Deletion flag set for &1 departures typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to process or manipulate transportation requests or shipments that have been marked for deletion. This message indicates that the system has identified that the specified departures (or transportation requests) cannot be processed because they have been flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation request or shipment has been marked with a deletion flag. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  An automated process that sets the deletion flag based on certain criteria.
  Data inconsistencies or errors during data entry.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not being able to process the request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP TM where the departures are listed.
  Check the status of the departures to confirm if they are indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the deletion flag was set in error, you can remove it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant transportation request or shipment.
  Editing the status to remove the deletion flag.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Investigate why the deletion flag was set. If it was part of a business process, ensure that the process is functioning as intended and that users are aware of the implications of setting deletion flags.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PR for managing transportation requests or /SCMTMS/SH for managing shipments.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to modify transportation requests and shipments.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your transportation processes can continue without interruption.