How To Fix VH815 - It is not possible to delete the condition from fixed items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 815

• Message text: It is not possible to delete the condition from fixed items

What causes this issue?

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

The document contains fixed items (e.g. due to (milestone) billing).
You cannot delete the condition that you have selected for deletion
from these items.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH815 - It is not possible to delete the condition from fixed items ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VH815: "It is not possible to delete the condition from fixed items":
  
  Error Message: VH815
  Text: It is not possible to delete the condition from fixed items.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete a condition record that is marked as a fixed item in the pricing procedure. Fixed items are conditions that are not allowed to be deleted or changed once they have been entered because they are considered mandatory or fixed for the document or transaction.
  In SAP pricing, certain condition types can be set as fixed items in the pricing procedure configuration. These fixed items are protected from deletion to maintain pricing integrity and consistency.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you attempt to delete a condition record in a sales document or billing document that is flagged as a fixed item.
  When the condition type is configured as a fixed item in the pricing procedure.
  When the system detects that the condition is part of fixed items and prevents deletion to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction V/08 (Maintain Pricing Procedures).
  Find the relevant pricing procedure.
  Check the condition type in question.
  Verify if the condition type is marked as a fixed item (there is a checkbox or indicator for fixed items).
  
  
  
  If deletion is necessary:
  
  Remove the fixed item flag from the condition type in the pricing procedure (if business process allows).
  Save the changes.
  Retry deleting the condition in the document.
  
  
  
  If the fixed item flag must remain:
  
  You cannot delete the condition from the document.
  Instead, you may need to change the condition value or adjust the document accordingly.
  Alternatively, create a new document or reverse the document if deletion is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Sometimes, conditions cannot be deleted if the document is already processed or partially billed.
  Ensure the document is in a status that allows condition changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Confirm with business users if the condition should be fixed.
  Understand the impact of removing or changing fixed items.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08 - Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order (where conditions are maintained)
  VF01/VF02 - Create/Change Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to condition deletion and fixed items.
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Fixed items are used to ensure certain conditions (like freight, taxes, surcharges) are always present and not accidentally removed.
  
  
  
  Condition Types:
  
  Some condition types are inherently fixed due to legal or business requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH815 - Cannot delete condition from fixed items
  
  
  Cause
  Condition type is marked as fixed item in pricing procedure
  
  
  Solution
  Remove fixed item flag if allowed, or do not delete condition; adjust value if needed
  
  
  Transaction
  V/08 (pricing procedure), VA02 (sales order), VF02 (billing document)
  
  
  Notes
  Fixed items protect pricing integrity; consult business before changing configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!