How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE218 - You cannot delete loading point &1; appointments exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You cannot delete loading point &1; appointments exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE218 - You cannot delete loading point &1; appointments exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE218 indicates that you are trying to delete a loading point in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, but the system is preventing the deletion because there are existing appointments associated with that loading point. 
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the loading point you are attempting to delete has one or more appointments linked to it. In SAP EWM, loading points are often associated with specific appointments for loading or unloading goods, and the system enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of loading points that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Appointments: 
  
  Navigate to the appointment management section in SAP EWM.
  Look for any existing appointments that are linked to the loading point you are trying to delete. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/APP or by navigating through the relevant menu paths.
  
  
  
  Delete