How To Fix 69062 - Entry cannot be deleted since referred to in conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Entry cannot be deleted since referred to in conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69062 - Entry cannot be deleted since referred to in conditions ?

  The SAP error message 69062, which states "Entry cannot be deleted since referred to in conditions," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a master data record (such as a pricing condition, material, or customer) that is still being referenced in other areas of the system, such as pricing conditions or other dependent objects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the entry you are trying to delete is still in use or linked to other data in the system. For example:
  
  A pricing condition record is still being used in a sales order or pricing procedure.
  A material is still assigned to a BOM (Bill of Materials) or a routing.
  A customer or vendor is still linked to open transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Check where the entry is being referenced. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the relevant tables and see if there are any existing references.
  For pricing conditions, you can check the condition records in transaction VK13 (Display Condition) to see if the condition is still in use.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the entry is being used in active transactions (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.), you will need to either delete or modify those transactions to remove the dependency.
  For example, if a pricing condition is linked to a sales order, you may need to delete or change the sales order before you can delete the condition.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use relevant transaction codes to manage the data:
  
  For pricing conditions: VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), VK13 (Display Condition).
  For materials: MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  For customers: XD02 (Change Customer), XD03 (Display Customer).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Open Documents:
  
  Ensure there are no open documents that reference the entry you are trying to delete. You can check for open sales orders, purchase orders, or any other relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the dependencies, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Deletion:
  
  Once all references are cleared, you can proceed to delete the entry using the appropriate transaction code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete the entries in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the entry in question.