How To Fix AH156 - Price category/level &1 &2 &3 is still used -> where-used list

AH156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Price category/level &1 &2 &3 is still used -> where-used list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH156 - Price category/level &1 &2 &3 is still used -> where-used list ?

  The SAP error message AH156 indicates that a specific price category or level is still in use, and therefore cannot be deleted or modified. This message typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a price category or level that is currently assigned to one or more materials, pricing conditions, or other related objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The price category or level you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced in the system.
  There are existing records (like material master records, pricing conditions, etc.) that are linked to the price category or level.
  The system maintains data integrity by preventing the deletion of objects that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Where-Used List: 
  
  Use the "Where-Used List" functionality in SAP to identify where the price category or level is being used. This can typically be accessed through transaction codes like