How To Fix VH163 - Error in scale base value formula no. &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Error in scale base value formula no. &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH163 - Error in scale base value formula no. &: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH163 - Error in scale base value formula no.: & : &
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs in SAP when there is an issue with the scale base value formula defined in the pricing procedure or condition technique. Specifically, the system is unable to correctly interpret or execute the formula assigned to a scale base value in condition records or pricing scales.
  
  The scale base value formula is used to determine the base value on which scales (e.g., quantity scales, value scales) are applied.
  The error indicates that the formula number specified is either incorrect, missing, or contains errors.
  It can also happen if the formula logic is inconsistent or references invalid fields or variables.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During pricing determination in sales documents (e.g., sales orders, billing documents).
  When the system tries to calculate scale-based conditions (e.g., discounts, surcharges) and fails due to formula issues.
  When maintaining or using condition records with scale base value formulas.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Check the scale base value formula number:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Condition Types) or V/07 (Access Sequences) and verify the scale base value formula assigned to the condition type.
  Ensure the formula number exists and is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review the formula logic:
  
  Use transaction VOFM to check the formula assigned.
  Go to V/08 (Scale Base Value Formulas) or directly to VOFM ? Formulas ? Scale Base Value Formulas.
  Verify the formula code for syntax errors or incorrect logic.
  Make sure all referenced fields and variables are valid and available in the pricing context.
  
  
  
  Correct or redefine the formula:
  
  If the formula is incorrect or outdated, correct the logic or create a new formula.
  Test the formula independently if possible.
  
  
  
  Check condition records:
  
  Verify that condition records using scales are maintained properly.
  Ensure that the scale base value formula number in the condition record matches the one defined in customizing.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the formula was recently changed or transported, ensure the transport was successful and consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debugging the pricing procedure during sales document creation can help identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Scale base value formulas are part of the pricing customization in SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  They allow flexible determination of the base value for scales beyond standard fields like quantity or value.
  Commonly used when scales depend on complex calculations or custom fields.
  Documentation and examples for scale base value formulas can be found in SAP help or OSS notes.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH163 - Error in scale base value formula
  
  
  Cause
  Incorrect or invalid scale base value formula number or logic
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the formula in VOFM; check condition type and records; ensure formula logic is valid
  
  
  Transactions to check
  V/06, V/07, V/08, VOFM
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, consider checking SAP OSS notes related to VH163 or consulting SAP support with details of your pricing procedure and formula.