How To Fix W_CB497 - Identification of condition via field CID_REF &1 only allowed at create

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Identification of condition via field CID_REF &1 only allowed at create

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB497 - Identification of condition via field CID_REF &1 only allowed at create ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB497 - Identification of condition via field CID_REF &1 only allowed at create
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to identify or change a condition record using the field CID_REF (Condition Reference) in a context other than the creation of the condition record. The field CID_REF is intended to be used only during the creation of a condition record to uniquely identify it. Attempting to use this field for identification during update or display operations is not allowed.
  In other words, the system expects that CID_REF is only used to identify a condition record at the time it is created. If you try to use it to find or modify an existing condition record, the system issues this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to access or modify a condition record and specify CID_REF as the key field outside of the creation process.
  Typically happens in custom developments or user exits/enhancements where condition records are manipulated programmatically.
  Can also occur in standard SAP transactions if the condition record is accessed incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the correct key fields for identification of condition records when reading or updating them. Usually, condition records are identified by a combination of fields such as condition table keys, condition type, validity dates, and other key fields, but not by CID_REF after creation.
  Only use CID_REF during creation of the condition record.
  Review the program or transaction logic where the condition record is accessed. Ensure that:
  
  When creating a condition record, CID_REF can be used.
  When reading, updating, or deleting, use the standard key fields (e.g., condition table keys, condition type, validity dates).
  
  
  If this occurs in a custom program or enhancement, modify the code to avoid using CID_REF for identification except at creation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CID_REF is an internal reference field used by SAP to uniquely identify condition records at creation.
  Condition records in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or MM (Materials Management) are usually identified by a combination of fields such as:
  
  Condition type (KSCHL)
  Validity period (DATE_FROM, DATE_TO)
  Condition table keys (e.g., customer, material, sales organization)
  
  
  The message class W_CB497 belongs to the condition technique (pricing, output determination, etc.).
  This message is a warning (W), so it does not stop processing but indicates a potential misuse of the field.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB497 - Identification of condition via field CID_REF &1 only allowed at create
  
  
  Cause
  Using CID_REF to identify condition records outside of creation (e.g., during update)
  
  
  Solution
  Use standard key fields for identification except during creation; avoid CID_REF outside create
  
  
  Related Info
  CID_REF is an internal unique identifier for condition records at creation only
  
  
  
  
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