How To Fix MEOUT129 - Scale quantities/scale values must be in ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEOUT - New Business Logic for Outline Agreements

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Scale quantities/scale values must be in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT129 - Scale quantities/scale values must be in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT129 indicates that there is an issue with the scale quantities or scale values in a material master record or a related document. Specifically, it means that the scale quantities or scale values are not in ascending order, which is a requirement for certain functionalities in SAP, such as pricing or quantity breaks.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Scale Entries: When entering scale quantities or scale values in a pricing condition record, the values must be in ascending order. For example, if you have scale quantities of 10, 20, and 15, this will trigger the error because 15 is not in ascending order.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or manually entered, it may not adhere to the required order.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter values out of order when creating or updating records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEOUT129 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Scale Values: Review the scale quantities or scale values in the relevant pricing condition record or material master. Ensure that they are listed in ascending order.
  
  For example, if you have scale quantities of 10, 20, and 30, this is correct. If you have 10, 30, and 20, you need to reorder them.
  
  
  
  Correct the Order: If you find any values that are out of order, adjust them so that they are in ascending order. This may involve deleting incorrect entries and re-entering them in the correct sequence.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  Validation: If you are using a custom program or interface to enter these values, ensure that it includes validation checks to prevent this error in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes like MEK1 (Create Condition), MEK2 (Change Condition), or MEK3 (Display Condition).
  Material Master: If the error is related to the material master, you can check it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on how to manage scale values and pricing conditions.
  
  By ensuring that all scale quantities and values are in the correct order, you can avoid encountering the MEOUT129 error in the future.