How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR290 - Deletion not possible. Scale table &1 still contains entries.

/SAPCND/GENERATOR290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Deletion not possible. Scale table &1 still contains entries.

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/SAPCND/GENERATOR290 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR290 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because the specified scale table (denoted by &1) still contains entries. This typically occurs in the context of condition records in SAP, where certain tables are used to store pricing or condition data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a scale table that still has existing entries. Scale tables are often used in pricing conditions, and if there are still records associated with the scale table, SAP will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the scale table. You can also use the specific transaction related to the condition type to check for existing condition records.
  Identify the entries that are still present in the scale table.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Entries:
  
  If you determine that the entries