How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR387 - Cannot delete item &1; only main cargo items can be deleted

/SCMTMS/TOR387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Cannot delete item &1; only main cargo items can be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR387 - Cannot delete item &1; only main cargo items can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR387 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a non-main cargo item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). In TMS, only main cargo items can be deleted, while sub-items or related items cannot be removed directly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to delete a cargo item that is not classified as a main cargo item.
  The system is designed to prevent the deletion of sub-items or items that are dependent on a main cargo item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Item Type: Check the item you are trying to delete and confirm whether it is a main cargo item or a sub-item. You can do this by reviewing the item hierarchy in the TMS.
  
  
  Delete Main Cargo Items: If you need to delete an item, ensure that it is a main cargo item. If it is not, you may need to delete the