How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER173 - Order &1, item &2: Base quantity of price is missing

/SCMB/ORDER173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: Base quantity of price is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER173 - Order &1, item &2: Base quantity of price is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER173 indicates that there is a missing base quantity for the price in the context of a specific order and item. This error typically arises in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with order processing and pricing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Base Quantity: The order item does not have a defined base quantity for pricing. This could happen if the pricing conditions are not set up correctly or if the order was created without specifying the necessary quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of pricing procedures or condition records in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or the pricing conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Details:
  
  Go to the order in question and verify the item details. Ensure that the base