How To Fix PQ100 - Error occurred in scale definition for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Error occurred in scale definition for & &

What causes this issue?

The qualification is not assigned (or not assigned for the entire
period) to a qualification group. Consequently, the qualification is
not assigned to a scale either.

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?

Assign the qualification to a qualification group (for the period in
question).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ100 - Error occurred in scale definition for & & ?

  The SAP error message PQ100, which states "Error occurred in scale definition for & &," typically relates to issues in the configuration of scales in the SAP system, particularly in the context of production planning or quality management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scale Definition: The scale definition may not be set up correctly in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect entries in the scale configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the scale, such as missing master data or incorrect references.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the scale definitions.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and verify the scale definitions.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the scale, such as material master records or characteristic definitions, to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify scale definitions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the function module or program that is generating the error. This may provide more insight into the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), MM01 (for material creation), and QA01 (for quality inspection).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to scale definitions and production planning to understand the expected configuration and data requirements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the PQ100 error in your SAP system.