How To Fix RDM_BBY048 - You cannot use the From scale type; adjust entries on the Get side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot use the From scale type; adjust entries on the Get side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY048 - You cannot use the From scale type; adjust entries on the Get side ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY048, which states "You cannot use the From scale type; adjust entries on the Get side," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Revenue Distribution Management (RDM) module. This error is related to the handling of scale types in the context of revenue distribution or billing processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to use a scale type that is not compatible with the operation being performed. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to apply a "From" scale type in a situation where it is not allowed, particularly on the "Get" side of a transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The scale types defined in the system may not be set up correctly for the specific transaction or process.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries that lead to the system trying to apply an incompatible scale type.
  Business Logic