How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES047 - You cannot delete page layout &1; it is used in PL set &2 of user &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: You cannot delete page layout &1; it is used in PL set &2 of user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES047 - You cannot delete page layout &1; it is used in PL set &2 of user &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES047 indicates that you are trying to delete a page layout that is currently in use by a specific planning layout set associated with a user. This is a common issue when managing user-specific settings in SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The page layout you are attempting to delete is actively assigned to a planning layout set (PL set) for a specific user.
  SAP does not allow the deletion of a layout that is in use to prevent inconsistencies or loss of important configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the User and PL Set:
  
  The error message provides the user ID (&3) and the planning layout set (&2) that is using the page layout (&1). Note these details.
  
  
  
  Check the PL Set Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the planning layout set in SAP TM.
  You can do this by using transaction codes related to TM configuration or through the relevant menu paths.
  
  
  
  Remove the Page Layout from the PL Set:
  
  Open the planning layout set that is using the page layout you want to delete.
  Remove the reference to the page layout from the PL set configuration.
  
  
  
  Delete the Page Layout:
  
  Once the page layout is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Reassign if Necessary:
  
  If the page layout is needed for other users or configurations, consider reassigning it to another PL set or user instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PL for planning layouts or /SCMTMS/PLSET for planning layout sets.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete layouts and layout sets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing page layouts and planning layout sets in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your page layouts effectively.