How To Fix 1E490 - Individual conditions exist, category &1. Changes not possible.

1E490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Individual conditions exist, category &1. Changes not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E490 - Individual conditions exist, category &1. Changes not possible. ?

  The SAP error message 1E490 ("Individual conditions exist, category &1. Changes not possible.") typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that there are existing individual conditions (like pricing conditions) that prevent changes to the condition record you are trying to modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Conditions: The primary cause of this error is that there are already individual conditions associated with the condition record you are trying to change. These conditions may be linked to specific sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions.
  Condition Category: The error message specifies a condition category (represented by &1), which indicates the type of condition (e.g., discounts, surcharges, etc.) that is causing the issue.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not disrupt existing transactions or pricing agreements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Conditions: Check the existing condition records for the specified category. You can do this by navigating to the