How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV608 - TU from external transportation planning must not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 608

• Message text: TU from external transportation planning must not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV608 - TU from external transportation planning must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV608 indicates that a Transportation Unit (TU) from external transportation planning cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there are dependencies or references to the TU that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processes: The TU may be involved in active processes such as inbound deliveries, stock movements, or other logistics activities.
  External Transportation Planning: The TU is linked to an external transportation planning system, and the system does not allow deletion of TUs that are still referenced in that planning.
  Status of the TU: The TU might be in a status that does not permit deletion (e.g., it is already confirmed, or it has been partially processed).
  Dependencies: There may be other documents or processes that depend on the TU, such as open deliveries or shipments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the TU. If it is in a status that does