How To Fix ME600 - No scale lines can be changed in the case of absolute amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 600

• Message text: No scale lines can be changed in the case of absolute amounts

What causes this issue?

You have entered an absolute amount for the condition change, selected
the sign " " ("the value of the condition is replaced by the absolute
amount") and set the "Scale lines" indicator.
This combination is not allowed, since otherwise scale lines with
identical prices would be generated.
The condition amounts of the successive levels of a scale must differ.

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?

Please check your input.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME600 - No scale lines can be changed in the case of absolute amounts ?

  The SAP error message ME600 ("No scale lines can be changed in the case of absolute amounts") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with conditions or pricing scales in purchasing info records or contracts. This error indicates that you are trying to modify scale lines that are defined with absolute amounts, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Absolute Amounts: The scale lines in the pricing conditions are defined with absolute amounts rather than percentage-based amounts. In this case, SAP does not allow changes to these scale lines.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are working with may not support changes to scale lines.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the pricing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scale Type: Verify if the scale lines are defined with absolute amounts. If you need to change the scale, consider whether you can redefine the pricing condition to use percentage-based amounts instead.
  Create New Scale Lines: If you need to adjust the pricing, you may need to create new scale lines with the desired values instead of modifying existing ones.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type that allows for the changes you want to make.
  User Authorization: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the pricing conditions. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling pricing conditions and scales.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to purchasing and pricing conditions, such as ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), and ME13 (Display Info Record).
  Training and Support: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider seeking additional training on SAP purchasing processes or consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME600 error and manage your purchasing conditions effectively.