How To Fix VK362 - Scale exists: Basis &1 &2 must be smaller than the successor &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Scale exists: Basis &1 &2 must be smaller than the successor &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK362 - Scale exists: Basis &1 &2 must be smaller than the successor &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message VK362 indicates that there is an issue with the scale defined for pricing conditions in the system. Specifically, the message states that the basis of a scale (the starting point) must be smaller than the successor (the next point in the scale). This error typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions where scales are used to determine pricing based on quantity or value.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the scale entries in the pricing condition records are not defined correctly. For example, if you have a scale defined as follows:
  
  Scale Entry 1: Basis = 10, Successor = 20
  Scale Entry 2: Basis = 20, Successor = 30
  
  In this case, the second scale entry is incorrect because the basis (20) is not smaller than the successor (20). The system expects that each basis must be strictly less than the next basis in the scale.
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK362 error, you need to check and correct the scale entries in the pricing condition records. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Pricing Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to access the relevant pricing condition record.
  
  
  
  Review Scale Entries:
  
  Look at the scale entries defined for the condition type. Ensure that each basis is strictly less than the successor for all entries.
  
  
  
  Modify Scale Entries:
  
  If you find any entries where the basis is not smaller than the successor, modify them accordingly. For example, if you have:
  
  Basis = 20, Successor = 20
  Change it to Basis = 19, Successor = 20 or adjust the values as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the condition record.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After correcting the scale entries, test the pricing procedure to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  
  Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure associated with the sales document is correctly configured to handle scales.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on pricing conditions and scales.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing conditions and scales.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK362 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly.