How To Fix FGD_CORE005 - Ascending scale basis cannot be checked; please check manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGD_CORE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Ascending scale basis cannot be checked; please check manually

What causes this issue?

An automatic check whether the scale quantities are ascending is not
possible. A possible cause is that there is no relation to a material.
Therefore, different units of measure cannot be converted.
You will encounter problems in scale determination if the scale
quantities are not sorted in ascending order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the scale quantities are ascending.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGD_CORE005 - Ascending scale basis cannot be checked; please check manually ?

  The SAP error message FGD_CORE005 indicates that there is an issue with the ascending scale basis in the context of financial or controlling processes, particularly when dealing with pricing, discounts, or other financial calculations. This error typically arises when the system is unable to automatically verify the ascending scale basis due to inconsistencies or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to pricing conditions, scales, or other relevant master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for pricing or discount scales may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Entries: Required entries in the pricing conditions or scales may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the pricing conditions or scales, they may not adhere to the expected format or structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Check: As the error message suggests, perform a manual check of the ascending scale basis. Review the relevant pricing conditions and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for pricing and discounts. Ensure that the ascending scale basis is correctly defined.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entries in the pricing conditions. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no gaps or inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure and manage pricing conditions and scales.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system can now check the ascending scale basis without errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after manual checks and adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the FGD_CORE005 error message.