How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE051 - There are two scale lines with the same scale levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: There are two scale lines with the same scale levels

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE051 - There are two scale lines with the same scale levels ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE051 indicates that there are two scale lines with the same scale levels in the condition maintenance. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where the system expects unique scale levels for each scale line, but finds duplicates instead.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Scale Levels: The most common cause of this error is that two or more scale lines have been defined with the same scale level. This can happen if the condition records were manually entered or imported incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were bulk uploads, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during this process.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the condition types or scales may not be set up correctly, leading to overlaps in scale levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Scale Lines:
  
  Go to the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., VK11, VK12, or VK13).
  Check the condition records for the relevant condition type and identify the scale lines that have the same scale levels.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate scale lines, you can either modify one of them to have a unique scale level or delete the duplicate entry altogether.
  Ensure that each scale level is unique within the same condition record.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no other duplicates in the condition records.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, test the condition records to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the pricing logic works as expected.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that they handle duplicates appropriately in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types you are working with, as different types may have different rules regarding scale levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on handling scale levels in condition maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your condition records are correctly configured.