How To Fix SPPF_CUST013 - Date profile & is used in conditions, change not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_CUST - PPF: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Date profile & is used in conditions, change not allowed

What causes this issue?

The date profile 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 another date profile, you first
have to delete the conditions assigned to the old date profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_CUST013 - Date profile & is used in conditions, change not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_CUST013 indicates that a date profile is being used in conditions, and therefore, changes to that date profile are not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's condition management, where date profiles are used to define the validity periods for conditions such as pricing, discounts, or other time-sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Date Profile Usage: The date profile you are trying to modify is currently in use by one or more condition records. This means that the system has established dependencies on this profile, and changing it could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Active Conditions: If there are active conditions that reference this date profile, the system will prevent any changes to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition) to check which condition records are using the date profile in question.
  You can also use transaction SPPF to view and manage date profiles.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you need to change the date profile, you must first remove or modify the condition records that are using it. This may involve deleting or changing the conditions that reference the date profile.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Date Profile:
  
  If the changes are necessary and you cannot remove the dependencies, consider creating a new date profile that meets your requirements and then updating the condition records to use the new profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing date profiles and conditions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPPF (for date profile management), VK13, VK31, and others related to condition maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or date profile management for additional insights or updates.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the conditions thoroughly to confirm that they behave as expected with the new or modified date profile.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your date profiles effectively within SAP.