How To Fix F5417 - Condition & was deleted; create again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Condition & was deleted; create again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5417 - Condition & was deleted; create again ?

  The SAP error message F5417 ("Condition & was deleted; create again") typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or billing documents. This error indicates that a specific pricing condition has been deleted or is no longer valid, and therefore, the system cannot process the document as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Condition: The pricing condition that the system is trying to reference has been deleted from the condition records.
  Invalid Condition Record: The condition record may have been marked for deletion or is not maintained properly in the system.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data (like customer or material) that affect the pricing conditions may lead to this error.
  Document Changes: If the document was changed after the pricing conditions were initially determined, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Condition: 
  
  Go to the condition records (transaction codes like VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing) and recreate the missing condition record.
  Ensure that the condition type is correctly set up and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  Use transaction VK13 to display the condition records and check if the condition is marked for deletion. If it is, you may need to remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that it is correctly maintained and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After recreating the condition, try to reprocess the document (sales order, billing document, etc.) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13, VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), etc.
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types involved in your pricing procedure and how they are configured.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5417 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are correctly set up in the SAP system.