How To Fix P0170 - Deletion is not possible. Rule & is still in use.

P0170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Deletion is not possible. Rule & is still in use.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0170 - Deletion is not possible. Rule & is still in use. ?

  The SAP error message "P0170 Deletion is not possible. Rule & is still in use." typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing or condition records, particularly when dealing with pricing rules or condition types in the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a pricing rule or condition record that is still being referenced or used in some way within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The rule or condition you are trying to delete is still being referenced in one or more transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or pricing procedures.
  Dependent Objects: There may be dependent objects or configurations that rely on the rule, preventing its deletion.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might be enforcing the rule's usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition)