How To Fix VK436 - No scale items exist for scale basis &1 and scale Id &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 436

• Message text: No scale items exist for scale basis &1 and scale Id &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK436 - No scale items exist for scale basis &1 and scale Id &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK436 ("No scale items exist for scale basis &1 and scale Id &2") typically occurs in the context of pricing and discounts in SAP, particularly when working with condition records in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that the system cannot find any scale items associated with the specified scale basis and scale ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scale Items: The most common cause is that there are no scale items defined for the specified scale basis and scale ID in the condition records.
  Incorrect Scale ID: The scale ID being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly configured condition records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the scale items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition type.
  Ensure that the scale items are correctly defined for the specified scale basis and scale ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Scale Items:
  
  If no scale items exist, you will need to create them. Use VK11 to create the necessary scale items for the specified scale ID.
  If the scale items exist but are incorrect, use VK12 to update them.
  
  
  
  Verify Scale ID and Basis:
  
  Double-check that the scale ID and scale basis being used in the transaction are correct and correspond to the condition records you have set up.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up pricing conditions and scales.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to utilize the scale items.
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the condition types that utilize scales and how they are set up in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK436 error and ensure that the necessary scale items are in place for your pricing conditions.