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.

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• 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