How To Fix SPPF_CUST012 - Object type & is used in conditions, change not allowed

SPPF_CUST012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_CUST - PPF: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Object type & is used in conditions, change not allowed

What causes this issue?

The object type used in Customizing is already used in formulated
conditions.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to formulate conditions for a different object type, you
first have to delete the conditions assigned to the old object type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SPPF_CUST012 - Details

• The SAP error message SPPF_CUST012 indicates that you are trying to make changes to an object type that is currently being used in conditions, and therefore, the system does not allow the change. This is a common issue when working with condition records in SAP, particularly in the context of pricing, discounts, or other condition-based functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The object type you are trying to modify is actively being referenced in one or more condition records.
  SAP enforces data integrity by preventing changes to objects that are in use, to avoid inconsistencies in the pricing or condition logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the object type is being used. You can do this by checking the condition records associated with the object. Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition) to view the condition records.
  
  
  Remove References: If possible, remove or deactivate the