How To Fix VT571 - Referenced by condition type & in client &: Cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Referenced by condition type & in client &: Cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT571 - Referenced by condition type & in client &: Cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message VT571 indicates that a condition type cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or purchasing (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message VT571 is triggered when you attempt to delete a condition type that is still in use. This could be due to:
  
  Active Pricing Records: The condition type is still being used in existing pricing records, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or contracts.
  Dependent Conditions: There may be dependent conditions or related condition types that rely on the condition type you are trying to delete.
  Configuration Settings: The condition type may be configured in a way that prevents deletion, such as being part of a pricing procedure that is still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT571 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition type is being used in any active pricing records.
  Look for any sales orders, purchase orders, or contracts that reference the condition type.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the condition type is being used, you will need to either delete or modify those records to remove the reference to the condition type.
  If the condition type is part of a pricing procedure, you may need to adjust the pricing procedure configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for pricing procedures. Ensure that the condition type is not part of any active pricing procedure.
  If it is part of a pricing procedure, you may need to remove it from the procedure before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the condition type is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not in a state that prevents deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that might be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12, VK13, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific condition type or error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete condition types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VT571 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.