How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR679 - Cannot be deleted; preceding or follow-on stage is planned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Cannot be deleted; preceding or follow-on stage is planned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR679 - Cannot be deleted; preceding or follow-on stage is planned ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR679 Cannot be deleted; preceding or follow-on stage is planned typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to delete a transportation order or a stage within a transportation order that has dependent stages planned. This means that there are other stages in the transportation order that are either preceding or following the stage you are trying to delete, and these stages have been planned or scheduled.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Stages: The stage you are trying to delete has other stages that depend on it (preceding) or stages that depend on it (follow-on).
  Planning Status: The transportation order or its stages have been planned, which means they are part of a logistics process that cannot be interrupted by deleting a stage.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that the logistics process remains consistent and that no planned activities are disrupted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the transportation order to identify any preceding or follow-on stages that are planned. You can do this by navigating to the transportation order and checking the stages associated with it.
  
  
  Unplan Stages: If you need to delete the stage, you may first need to unplan or delete the dependent stages. This can be done by:
  
  Unplanning the follow-on stages if they are not needed.
  Deleting or adjusting the preceding stages if they can be modified.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning: If the stages are part of a larger planning process, consider adjusting the planning parameters or re-evaluating the logistics process to accommodate the changes you want to make.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing transportation orders and stages.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TOR for transportation orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete transportation orders and their stages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage your transportation orders effectively.