How To Fix VF_PRC_CPF009 - Scale Item: Data Category of scale base parameter &1 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_CPF - ERP Pricing using CPF

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Scale Item: Data Category of scale base parameter &1 missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_CPF009 - Scale Item: Data Category of scale base parameter &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_PRC_CPF009 Scale Item: Data Category of scale base parameter &1 missing
  typically occurs during billing or pricing processes involving scale-based pricing conditions.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the Data Category for the scale base parameter (represented by &1 in the message) is missing or not maintained in the system. In SAP pricing, scale-based conditions require a properly defined scale base parameter with an associated data category to determine how the scale values are interpreted and processed.
  Specifically:
  
  The scale base parameter (e.g., quantity, weight, volume) used in the condition record does not have an assigned Data Category in the customizing.
  Without this data category, the system cannot correctly process the scale item during pricing or billing.
  
  
  Where to Check / Solution
  
  
  Check the Scale Base Parameter Configuration:
  
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  
  Sales and Distribution ?
  
  Basic Functions ?
  
  Pricing ?
  
  Pricing Control ?
  
  Define Scale Base Parameters
  
  
  Here, verify that the scale base parameter (the one mentioned in the error message) is maintained and has a Data Category assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Data Category for Scale Base Parameter:
  
  If missing, assign the appropriate Data Category to the scale base parameter.
  The data category defines the type of data the scale base parameter represents (e.g., quantity, weight, volume).
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that the condition records using scale-based pricing are correctly maintained with the proper scale base parameter.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Billing or Pricing:
  
  After maintaining the data category, retry the billing or pricing process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Scale Base Parameter: It is a parameter that defines the basis on which the scale condition is applied (e.g., total quantity, net weight).
  Data Category: It helps the system understand how to interpret the scale base parameter during pricing.
  This error is common when custom scale base parameters are created but not fully configured.
  The error message variable &1 will show the exact scale base parameter ID missing the data category.
  
  
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  Error Message
  VF_PRC_CPF009 Scale Item: Data Category of scale base parameter &1 missing
  
  
  Cause
  Missing Data Category assignment for the scale base parameter used in pricing condition
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the correct Data Category to the scale base parameter in SPRO (Define Scale Base Parameters)
  
  
  Transaction
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control ? Define Scale Base Parameters
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP OSS notes if issue persists; often related to custom scale base parameters
  
  
  
  
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