How To Fix VK004 - Scales cannot be defined for condition type &


VK004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Scales cannot be defined for condition type &

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  • What causes this issue?

    Scales have not been defined for condition type &V1&.

    System Response

    The system rejects scale maintenance.

    How to fix this error?

    If scale maintenance is to be allowed for this condition type, the
    detail data of the condition type requires an appropriate entry in the
    field <LS>scale basis</>.
    INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


VK004 - Details

  • The SAP error message VK004 ("Scales cannot be defined for condition type &") typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when working with condition types that are not configured to use scales. This error indicates that the system is trying to apply a scale to a condition type that does not support it.
    
    Cause: Condition Type Configuration: The condition type you are trying to use is not set up to allow scales. Scales are typically used for pricing conditions that require quantity-based pricing, but not all condition types support this feature. Incorrect Condition Type Usage: You may be trying to apply a scale to a condition type that is not intended for that purpose. Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for scales may not have been completed in the pricing procedure.
    Solution: Check Condition Type Configuration: Go to the transaction code V/06 (Change Condition Types). Find the condition type that is causing the error. Check the

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