How To Fix PQ116 - The scales for & & are not the same as the scale for "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The scales for & & are not the same as the scale for "&"

What causes this issue?

You can only define a qualification as an alternative qualification for
for another qualification if the same scale is used to evaluate them
both. If they were to have different scales, it is highly probable that
the qualifications would be so different in nature that they could not
be used as alternatives.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ116 - The scales for & & are not the same as the scale for "&" ?

  The SAP error message PQ116 indicates that there is a mismatch in the scales of the components or materials involved in a process, typically in the context of production planning or quality management. This error often arises when you are trying to perform operations that require consistent measurement units or scales, such as when working with different materials or components that have been defined with different units of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The components or materials involved may have been defined with different units of measure (e.g., kilograms vs. grams).
  Inconsistent Scale Definitions: The scale for the main material or product does not match the scale of the components or sub-components.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master records or in the bill of materials (BOM) that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Records: Verify the units of measure defined in the material master for all involved materials. Ensure that they are consistent and compatible.
  Review Bill of Materials (BOM): Check the BOM to ensure that all components are defined with the same scale or unit of measure as the main product.
  Adjust Scale Settings: If necessary, adjust the scale settings in the material master or BOM to ensure consistency.
  Conversion Factors: If different units of measure are necessary, ensure that appropriate conversion factors are defined and used in the calculations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measure issues in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CS02 (Change BOM), or similar to make the necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits or Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements, check if any user exits or enhancements might be affecting the scale definitions.
  
  By addressing the scale mismatch and ensuring that all components are defined consistently, you should be able to resolve the PQ116 error.