How To Fix W_CB246 - Unit of meas. condition scale can only be maintained for value scales

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Unit of meas. condition scale can only be maintained for value scales

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB246 - Unit of meas. condition scale can only be maintained for value scales ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB246 Unit of meas. condition scale can only be maintained for value scales
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to maintain a unit of measure (UoM) condition scale for a condition type that is not defined as a value scale in the pricing procedure or condition master data.
  
  In SAP pricing, condition scales can be defined either as value scales or quantity scales.
  Value scales are based on the value of the condition (e.g., price or amount).
  Quantity scales are based on the quantity of the material.
  The system only allows you to maintain unit of measure condition scales if the condition type is set up as a value scale.
  If the condition type is set as a quantity scale, the system will not allow unit of measure condition scales and will issue this warning.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The unit of measure condition scale means you want to maintain different condition values depending on the unit of measure.
  This is only valid for value scales because the system calculates the condition value based on the value (e.g., currency amount) and can differentiate by unit of measure.
  For quantity scales, the condition is based on quantity, and unit of measure scaling is not supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the condition type settings:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Define Condition Types).
  Select the relevant condition type.
  Check the Scale Basis field.
  If it is set to Quantity scale, you cannot maintain unit of measure condition scales.
  To maintain unit of measure condition scales, the scale basis must be set to Value scale.
  
  
  
  Adjust the condition type if appropriate:
  
  If your business scenario requires unit of measure condition scales, change the scale basis to Value scale.
  Be cautious: changing the scale basis affects how the condition is calculated and may impact pricing logic.
  
  
  
  Alternatively, do not maintain unit of measure condition scales for quantity scale condition types.
  
  
  Review the condition records:
  
  Use transaction VK11/VK12 to maintain condition records.
  Ensure that the scales you maintain correspond to the condition type's scale basis.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06 - Define Condition Types
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Pricing and Condition Techniques
  SAP Note related to condition scales and unit of measure handling (search SAP Support Portal with message number W_CB246)
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  Consult with your pricing or SD functional consultant to understand the impact of changing scale basis.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the condition type and the scenario where you encountered this message.