How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG387 - Scaling Factor has been deactivated from the Scaling Factor button

/CPD/CL_MSG387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Scaling Factor has been deactivated from the Scaling Factor button

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG387 - Scaling Factor has been deactivated from the Scaling Factor button ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG387 indicates that the scaling factor has been deactivated from the Scaling Factor button in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of condition management or pricing.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Scaling Factor Deactivation: The scaling factor feature has been turned off for a particular condition type or pricing procedure. This can happen due to configuration changes or settings in the condition records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the condition type may not allow for scaling factors, or the scaling factor may not be applicable for the specific transaction or item.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate or modify the scaling factor settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant condition type in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the pricing procedure and check if the scaling factor