How To Fix AH417 - Discount/surcharge &1 is still used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Discount/surcharge &1 is still used

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Determine where the discount/surcharge is used with the help of the
<LS>where-used list</>.
Delete the discount/surcharge from the displayed use.
Delete discount/surcharge &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH417 - Discount/surcharge &1 is still used ?

  The SAP error message AH417 indicates that a discount or surcharge (identified by &1) is still in use, which prevents it from being deleted or modified. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a discount or surcharge that is currently assigned to one or more pricing conditions, contracts, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The discount or surcharge is still linked to active pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or contracts.
  Open Documents: There are open documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) that reference the discount or surcharge.
  Configuration Settings: The discount or surcharge may be configured in a way that it cannot be deleted while still in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the discount or surcharge is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the pricing conditions in sales or purchase documents.
  Using transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) to see if the discount/surcharge is assigned to any condition records.
  Checking related contracts or agreements that may reference the discount/surcharge.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments: If you find that the discount/surcharge is linked to any active documents, you will need to:
  
  Remove or change the assignment in those documents.
  If necessary, update the pricing conditions to no longer reference the discount/surcharge.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify: Once you have ensured that the discount/surcharge is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify it:
  
  Use transaction code VK02 (Change Condition) to make changes.
  Use transaction code VK12 (Change Condition) to delete the condition record.
  
  
  
  Check for Batch Jobs: Sometimes, batch jobs or background processes may still be using the discount/surcharge. Ensure that no such processes are running.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  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: Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and discounts/surcharges for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Consult 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 resolve the AH417 error and manage your discount/surcharge settings effectively.