How To Fix PRICING_CONS_TEST004 - Scale Basis form.& 1 used in cond.type &2 appln &3 usg &4 does not exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRICING_CONS_TEST - Message class for pricing customizing consistency checks

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Scale Basis form.& 1 used in cond.type &2 appln &3 usg &4 does not exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST004 - Scale Basis form.& 1 used in cond.type &2 appln &3 usg &4 does not exists ?

  The SAP error message PRICING_CONS_TEST004 indicates that there is an issue with the scale basis form used in a pricing condition type. Specifically, the error states that the scale basis form (identified by the parameters provided) does not exist for the specified condition type, application, and usage.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scale Basis Form: The scale basis form that is referenced in the pricing condition type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may be incorrectly configured, leading to a reference to a non-existent scale basis form.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the scale basis form may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not have been properly implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the pricing condition types configuration.
  Verify that the condition type in question is correctly configured and that the scale basis form is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Scale Basis Form:
  
  If the scale basis form does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for pricing.
  Use transaction V/06 to define or modify the scale basis forms.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including the scale basis form, were included.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to pricing, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the scale basis form.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing conditions and scale basis forms for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the pricing conditions are now functioning correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  V/06: Maintain Scale Basis Forms
  VK11/VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.