How To Fix SIC_NORM_CONTENT016 - Condition type(s) in use; cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_CONTENT - Messages for Normaliztation Content

• Message number: 016

• 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_CONTENT016 - Condition type(s) in use; cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONTENT016 indicates that you are trying to delete a condition type that is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, where certain condition types are linked to pricing procedures, and if they are actively being used, they cannot be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The condition type you are attempting to delete is currently assigned to one or more pricing procedures or is being used in existing documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.).
  Configuration Dependencies: The condition type may be part of a configuration that is still active in the system, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to pricing conditions (like KONV, KONP, etc.) to see if the condition type is being used in any existing documents.
  You can also check the pricing procedure configuration in transaction V/08 to see if the condition type is assigned to any pricing procedures.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the condition type is assigned to a pricing procedure, you will need to remove it from the pricing procedure first. Go to transaction V/08, find the relevant pricing procedure, and remove the condition type from it.
  Ensure that there are no active documents that reference the condition type. If there are, you may need to change or delete those documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements that reference the condition type, you may need to adjust or remove those as well.
  
  
  
  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 V/06 (for condition types).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Display
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KONV: Conditions (Transaction Data)
  KONP: Conditions (Item Data)
  T685: Pricing Procedures
  T685A: Condition Types in Pricing Procedures
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure you have a backup or a transport request in place before making changes to configuration settings.
  If you are unsure about the impact of removing a condition type, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in pricing and conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the condition type if it is no longer needed.