How To Fix 88453 - Selected special condition type &1 has been flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Selected special condition type &1 has been flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

The selected special conditions type is marked for deletion
in Customizing.

System Response

The special conditions type will not be included in a document.

How to fix this error?

Change the deletion indicator in the relevant special conditions type
in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88453 - Selected special condition type &1 has been flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message 88453, which states "Selected special condition type &1 has been flagged for deletion," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with special condition types in pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the special condition type you are trying to use has been marked for deletion in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Configuration Changes: The condition type may have been intentionally flagged for deletion by a user or during a system upgrade or configuration change.
  Data Cleanup: The organization may be performing data cleanup activities, leading to certain condition types being marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition records that reference the deleted condition type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/07 (for condition records) in SAP.
  Look for the condition type &1 (replace &1 with the actual condition type code) and check its status. If it is flagged for deletion, you will need to unflag it.
  
  
  
  Unflag the Condition Type:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unflag the condition type for deletion. This is typically done in the configuration settings where you can modify the condition type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure you are using does not reference the deleted condition type. If it does, you may need to adjust the pricing procedure to remove or replace the reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the condition type was flagged for deletion. This can provide insights into whether it should be reinstated or if there is a valid reason for its deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as V/06, V/07, V/08 (for condition records), and V/03 (for displaying condition records).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to condition types and pricing procedures.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the pricing calculations work as expected without any further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore functionality related to the special condition type in your SAP system.