How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR085 - Scales creation for current scale base type is not supported.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Scales creation for current scale base type is not supported.

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR085 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR085 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of scales for a specific scale base type in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when trying to create or maintain scales for a material that does not support the specified scale base type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Scale Base Type: The scale base type you are trying to use is not supported for the material or the purchasing info record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the creation of scales for the specified material type or purchasing organization.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly to allow for scale creation.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP you are using may have limitations or bugs related to scale creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scale Base Type: Verify that the scale base type you are trying to use is valid