How To Fix VY138 - Scale type &1 is not possible for freight condition

VY138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Scale type &1 is not possible for freight condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY138 - Scale type &1 is not possible for freight condition ?

  The SAP error message VY138, which states "Scale type &1 is not possible for freight condition," typically occurs in the context of pricing and freight calculations in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the scale type defined for a freight condition is not valid or not applicable in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Scale Type: The scale type specified in the pricing condition record for freight is not defined or is not compatible with the freight condition.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the pricing procedure may not support the scale type being used.
  Condition Record Issues: The condition records for freight may not be set up correctly, or the scale type may not be assigned to the freight condition.
  Incompatibility with Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure being used may not allow for the specified scale type for freight conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12