How To Fix SIC_NORM_CONFIG034 - Condition type(s) in use; cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_CONFIG - Message for Configurtion of Normalization Service

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Condition type(s) in use; cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONFIG034 - Condition type(s) in use; cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONFIG034 indicates that you are trying to delete a condition type that is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or other condition-based configurations in SAP, where certain condition types are linked to pricing procedures, access sequences, or other related configurations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the condition type you are attempting to delete is still being referenced in one or more configurations. This could include:
  
  Being part of a pricing procedure.
  Being used in a condition record.
  Being linked to an access sequence.
  Being utilized in any other configuration that requires the condition type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the condition type is being used and remove it from those configurations before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedures:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for pricing procedures).
  Look for the pricing procedure that includes the condition type you want to delete.
  Remove the condition type from the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check if there are any condition records associated with the condition type.
  If there are records, you will need to delete or modify them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Access Sequences:
  
  Use transaction code V/07 to check the access sequences.
  Ensure that the condition type is not part of any access sequence.
  
  
  
  Check Other Configurations:
  
  Review any other configurations that might reference the condition type, such as output determination, rebate agreements, etc.
  
  
  
  Delete the Condition Type:
  
  Once you have ensured that the condition type is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it using transaction code V/06.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Delete Condition Type
  V/07: Access Sequences
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  VK11/VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures, condition types, and configuration settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the pricing procedure to ensure that everything is functioning as expected without the deleted condition type.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the condition type in question.