How To Fix MEOUT130 - Scale quantities/scale values must be in descending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 130

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEOUT130 - Scale quantities/scale values must be in descending order ?

  The SAP error message MEOUT130, which states "Scale quantities/scale values must be in descending order," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with scale pricing in materials management. This error indicates that the scale quantities or scale values defined for a pricing condition are not arranged in the required descending order.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Scale Definition: The scale quantities or values are not listed in descending order. For example, if you have scale quantities of 100, 50, and 200, this would trigger the error because 200 should come before 100 and 50.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a pricing condition, the user may have inadvertently entered the scale values in the wrong order.
  Master Data Issues: If the material master or condition records have been incorrectly maintained, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEOUT130 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Scale Values:
  
  Go to the relevant pricing condition record (e.g., using transaction code VK11 for creating or VK12 for changing).
  Review the scale quantities or values defined for the condition.
  Ensure that they are listed in descending order. For example, if you have scale quantities of 200, 100, and 50, they should be arranged as:
  
  200
  100
  50
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct the Order:
  
  If you find any scale values that are not in the correct order, rearrange them accordingly.
  Save the changes after correcting the order.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the corrections, try to execute the transaction again that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  If the issue persists, check the material master data and any related condition records to ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on pricing conditions and scale pricing.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are using custom logic for pricing, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the scale values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEOUT130 error and ensure that your scale quantities and values are correctly defined in descending order.