How To Fix /SAPCND/MASTERDATA027 - Scale table &1 is initial for application &2 usage &3 for scale dim > 0.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MASTERDATA -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Scale table &1 is initial for application &2 usage &3 for scale dim > 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA027 - Scale table &1 is initial for application &2 usage &3 for scale dim > 0. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA027 indicates that a scale table is empty (initial) for a specific application usage. This error typically arises in the context of condition management, particularly when dealing with pricing or discounts in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to access a scale table for a specific application (like pricing) and finds that the scale table is empty. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Data Exists: The scale table has not been populated with any data for the specified application.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the condition type or scale table may not be set up correctly.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or not yet created for the relevant condition records.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the scale table data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Scale Table Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) and check if there are any entries in the scale table for the specified application and usage.
  If there are no entries, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Records:
  
  If the scale table is indeed empty, create the necessary condition records using the appropriate transaction (e.g., VK11 for pricing conditions).
  Ensure that you enter the correct values for the scale dimensions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the condition type and ensure that the scale table is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included the necessary data for the scale table.
  If data is missing, you may need to re-transport or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and scale tables for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  SPRO - Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the scale table is populated correctly for the specified application and usage.