How To Fix AH172 - Price &1 is still used -> where-used list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Price &1 is still used -> where-used list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH172 - Price &1 is still used -> where-used list ?

  The SAP error message AH172 ("Price &1 is still used -> where-used list") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a price condition record that is still being referenced in other documents or transactions within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with pricing conditions in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the price condition you are trying to modify or delete is still in use. This could be due to:
  
  Existing sales orders, purchase orders, or contracts that reference the price condition.
  The condition record being part of a pricing procedure that is currently active in transactions.
  The condition record being used in any other related documents or processes.
  
  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 condition is being used. You can do this by navigating to the condition record in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK13 for sales conditions) and selecting the "Where-Used List" option.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Review any sales orders, purchase orders, or contracts that may be referencing the price condition. You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for references.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change References:
  
  If you find documents that are using the price condition, you will need to either delete those documents or change them to remove the reference to the price condition before you can delete or modify the condition record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  If you are unsure about the impact of deleting or changing the price condition, consult with business users or stakeholders to ensure that it will not disrupt ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK12 (Change Condition) or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing the condition to be referenced unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  MEK1: Create Condition for Purchasing
  MEK2: Change Condition for Purchasing
  MEK3: Display Condition for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and their management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.