How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG388 - Scaling Factor is deactive in SPRO personalization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Scaling Factor is deactive in SPRO personalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG388 - Scaling Factor is deactive in SPRO personalization ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG388 Scaling Factor is deactive in SPRO personalization typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the scaling factor in the SAP system, specifically in the context of the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) personalization settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Scaling Factor: The scaling factor setting in the SPRO personalization is not activated. This can happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if it was intentionally deactivated by a user or administrator.
  User-Specific Settings: The error may also arise from user-specific settings that override the default configuration, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the scaling factor settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Scaling Factor:
  
  Navigate to the SPRO transaction in SAP.
  Go to the relevant configuration path where the scaling factor settings are located.
  Ensure that the scaling factor is activated. This may involve checking the settings under the relevant module or