How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES197 - Condition cannot be deleted/deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Condition cannot be deleted/deactivated

What causes this issue?

The condition you have selected can no longer be deleted because
postings have already been made based on this condition.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES197 - Condition cannot be deleted/deactivated ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES197, which states "Condition cannot be deleted/deactivated," typically occurs in the context of condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or similar areas.
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Condition Usage: The condition record you are trying to delete or deactivate is currently being used in a transaction or document (e.g., sales order, purchase order, etc.). SAP does not allow the deletion or deactivation of conditions that are actively in use.
  
  
  Status of Condition: The condition may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or deactivation. For example, if the condition is marked as "active" or "valid," it cannot be removed until it is set to an inactive status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or deactivate the condition record.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other condition records or master data that prevent the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the condition record is being used in any active documents. If it is, you will need to remove it from those documents before attempting to delete or deactivate it.
  
  
  Change Status: If applicable, change the status of the condition record to inactive before attempting to delete it. This can often be done in the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code VK11 or VK12).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion or deactivation. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or links to other records that might be preventing the deletion. You may need to address these dependencies first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and the condition records in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.