How To Fix RECD197 - Deleting SC-settlement-related condition (&2) is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Deleting SC-settlement-related condition (&2) is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Condition &V1& (&V2&)
Posted advance payment conditions that are relevant for service charges
cannot be deleted if the summarization of debit-side items in the
accounting document is active in the company code.

System Response

It is not possible to delete the condition.

How to fix this error?

Instead, set the amount of the advance payment condition to zero.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD197 - Deleting SC-settlement-related condition (&2) is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RECD197 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a condition record that is related to a settlement in a service contract or a similar context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's condition management, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions that are linked to settlements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the condition record you are trying to delete is still being referenced in a settlement process. This means that the condition is active and has been used in a transaction that is not yet completed or finalized. SAP prevents the deletion of such records to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related transactions remain consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Status: Verify if there are any ongoing settlements or transactions that are using the condition record. You may need to complete or reverse these transactions before attempting to delete the