How To Fix VK493 - Error: Inconsistent scale basis unit of measure in scale group &1

VK493 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Error: Inconsistent scale basis unit of measure in scale group &1

What causes this issue?

A scale group contains condition records with different scale base value
units. As a result, the scale base value cannot be determined in the
settlement.

System Response

Unable to save agreement.

How to fix this error?

The scale base values within a single scale group must be identical.
Therefore, you can do either of the following:
a) Adjust the scale base value of the relevant condition
b) Remove the condition from the scale group

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK493 - Error: Inconsistent scale basis unit of measure in scale group &1 ?

  The SAP error message VK493, which states "Inconsistent scale basis unit of measure in scale group &1," typically occurs in the context of pricing and scale-based pricing in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the unit of measure (UoM) used in a scale group for pricing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: The scale group defined for pricing may have different units of measure that are not compatible with each other. For example, if one entry in the scale group is defined in kilograms and another in grams, this inconsistency can trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the scale group may not have been set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the units of measure.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or condition records may have incorrect or inconsistent unit definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the scale group in transaction code VK11