How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE869 - No scales can be maintained for this condition record.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 869

• Message text: No scales can be maintained for this condition record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE869 - No scales can be maintained for this condition record. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE869 indicates that there are no scales available for the condition record you are trying to maintain. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where scales are used to define different pricing levels based on quantity or other criteria.
  Cause:
  
  No Scale Entries: The condition record you are trying to maintain does not have any scale entries defined. Scales are necessary for certain condition types that require quantity-based pricing.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type you are using may not support scales, or it may be configured incorrectly.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the condition type may not be set up to allow for scales.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain scales for the condition record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Condition Record: Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) and check if the condition record has any scales defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  Create Scales: If you need to create scales, you can do this in the same transaction by selecting the "Scale" button and entering the necessary scale values.
  Verify Condition Type: Ensure that the condition type you are using supports scales. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Make sure that the condition type is configured to allow scales. This can also be checked in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain scales. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK13 - Display Condition
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing conditions and scales.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain the condition record with the necessary scales.