How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE428 - The scale level contains a limit value and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: The scale level contains a limit value and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE428 - The scale level contains a limit value and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE428 indicates that you are trying to delete a scale level that contains a limit value. This typically occurs in the context of condition records, where scale levels are used to define pricing or other conditions based on quantity or other criteria.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the scale level you are attempting to delete is currently in use or has associated limit values. In SAP, scale levels are often used in pricing conditions, and if a scale level has a limit value, it cannot be deleted until that limit value is removed or modified.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Scale Level: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant condition record where the scale level is defined.
  Review the scale levels and identify the one that has a limit value.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Limit Values:
  
  If you want to delete the scale level, you need to first remove or modify the limit value associated with it.
  You can do this by editing the condition record and either changing the limit value to a different one or deleting it entirely.
  
  
  
  Delete the Scale Level:
  
  Once the limit value is removed, you should be able to delete the scale level without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, ensure you save the condition record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on condition records and scale levels.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify condition records in your SAP system.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.