How To Fix W_CB496 - Deletion of condition &1 is requested. Other changes not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Deletion of condition &1 is requested. Other changes not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB496 - Deletion of condition &1 is requested. Other changes not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB496:
  
  SAP Message: W_CB496 - Deletion of condition &1 is requested. Other changes not allowed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you attempt to make changes to a condition record in pricing or condition maintenance, but the system detects that the condition is marked for deletion. In SAP, once a condition record is flagged for deletion, you are not allowed to make any other changes to it except for the deletion itself.
  
  &1 in the message is a placeholder for the condition type or condition record number.
  The system enforces this to maintain data consistency and avoid conflicts during pricing or condition updates.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to modify a condition record that has already been flagged for deletion.
  For example, in transaction VK11/VK12 (Create/Change Condition), if the condition record is marked for deletion, you cannot change its values or validity dates.
  The system only allows you to delete the condition record or leave it as is.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check the deletion flag:
  
  Go to the condition record in transaction VK12 (Change Condition).
  Verify if the condition record is marked for deletion (there is usually a deletion indicator or flag).
  
  
  
  If you want to keep the condition record:
  
  Remove the deletion flag.
  Save the record.
  Now you can make other changes to the condition record.
  
  
  
  If you want to delete the condition record:
  
  Proceed with the deletion.
  No other changes are allowed once deletion is requested.
  
  
  
  If you want to create a new condition:
  
  Instead of modifying a condition marked for deletion, create a new condition record with the desired values.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This behavior is standard in SAP to prevent inconsistent pricing data.
  The deletion flag is often set during mass changes or manually by users.
  The message is a warning (W), so it does not stop the transaction but restricts the allowed changes.
  Always ensure that condition records are properly maintained to avoid pricing errors downstream.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Condition record is flagged for deletion.
  
  
  Effect
  Only deletion allowed; no other changes possible.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove deletion flag to edit, or delete the record.
  
  
  Transaction
  VK11 (Create), VK12 (Change), VK13 (Display)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to remove the deletion flag or further troubleshooting, please let me know!