How To Fix /SCTM/TMMD_UI140 - Zone &1 is still used in area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/TMMD_UI -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Zone &1 is still used in area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI140 - Zone &1 is still used in area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/TMMD_UI140 Zone &1 is still used in area &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to delete or modify a zone that is still being referenced in a specific area or configuration.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the zone you are attempting to delete or modify (denoted as &1) is still in use in a particular area (denoted as &2). This could happen if:
  
  The zone is assigned to transportation lanes, routes, or other configurations.
  There are active or historical documents (like freight orders, shipments, etc.) that reference this zone.
  The zone is part of a configuration that has not been fully deactivated or removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Review the assignments of the zone in question. Look for any transportation lanes, routes, or other configurations that may still be using the zone.
  Use transaction codes like /SCTM/TSM (Transportation Lane) or /SCTM/TMMD (Manage Zones) to check where the zone is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the zone is still being used, you will need to remove or change those references before you can delete or modify the zone.
  This may involve editing transportation lanes, routes, or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Active Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no active documents (like freight orders or shipments) that reference the zone. If there are, you may need to complete or delete those documents.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Zone:
  
  If you are unable to delete the zone directly, consider deactivating it instead. This may allow you to proceed without affecting existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing zones and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM for managing zones, transportation lanes, and routes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to zones and related configurations in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.