How To Fix COND_SSCUI048 - Condition type &1 cannot be deleted. It is used in sales document &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COND_SSCUI - Message Class for Condition Technique SSC UIs

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Condition type &1 cannot be deleted. It is used in sales document &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COND_SSCUI048 - Condition type &1 cannot be deleted. It is used in sales document &2. ?

  The SAP error message COND_SSCUI048 indicates that a specific condition type (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a sales document (denoted as &2). This is a common issue when trying to manage condition types in SAP, particularly in the context of pricing and sales documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the condition type you are attempting to delete is actively referenced in one or more sales documents. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity, as deleting a condition type that is in use could lead to inconsistencies in pricing calculations and sales data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the condition type is being used. You can do this by checking the sales documents that reference the condition type. You may need to look at the pricing procedure or the specific sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) to find the references.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified the sales documents using the condition type, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the condition type from those sales documents if it is no longer needed.
  Change the pricing procedure or the relevant configuration to ensure that the condition type is not used.
  
  
  
  Delete Condition Type: After ensuring that the condition type is no longer in use, you can attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unable to find any references, check the configuration settings in the pricing procedure to ensure that the condition type is not set as mandatory or required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition types.
  Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure associated with the sales documents to understand how condition types are configured and used.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.