How To Fix MN281 - Scale/condition basis or income for condition record not known

MN281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Scale/condition basis or income for condition record not known

What causes this issue?

The income for the condition record is not known or cannot be
determined by the program.
As a rule, this is due to an error having occurred in the determination
of the scale and condition basis or the income in a preceding workstep
(e.g. settlement accounting).

System Response

Since the scale and condition basis and the income must be known before
the function you requested can be performed, this function is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Please rectify the error and perform the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN281 - Scale/condition basis or income for condition record not known ?

  The SAP error message MN281 ("Scale/condition basis or income for condition record not known") typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with scales or conditions that are not properly defined or recognized in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during sales order processing, pricing determination, or when trying to access condition records.
  Causes of MN281 Error
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be maintained for the specific material, customer, or combination of both.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Scale Definition Issues: If the pricing condition is based on a scale, the scale may not be defined correctly, or the scale values may not match the expected input.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data