How To Fix 6A871 - Condition type &1 is used in &2

6A871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Condition type &1 is used in &2

What causes this issue?

The condition you have flagged for deletion is assigned to a condition
group or a condition category.

System Response

The system will not delete the condition type.

How to fix this error?

If you really do want to delete the condition type, first delete the
assignment in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A871 - Condition type &1 is used in &2 ?

  The SAP error message "6A871 Condition type &1 is used in &2" typically indicates that a specific condition type (represented by &1) is currently being utilized in a particular context (represented by &2), and therefore cannot be deleted or modified. This error often arises in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when working with pricing procedures, condition records, or other related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The condition type you are trying to delete or modify is actively being used in a pricing procedure, condition record, or other related configuration.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations that prevent the condition type from being altered.
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect configuration settings or attempts to change settings that are not allowed due to existing dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the condition type is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the pricing procedure or condition records