How To Fix W_CB250 - Condition type &1 does not allow scales

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Condition type &1 does not allow scales

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB250 - Condition type &1 does not allow scales ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB250 Condition type &1 does not allow scales
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or use scales (price scales or quantity scales) for a condition type that is not configured to allow scales in the pricing procedure.
  
  Condition type &1 refers to the specific condition type you are working with.
  The system checks the configuration of the condition type in transaction V/06 (or SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Condition Types).
  If the "Scales" indicator is not activated for that condition type, the system will not allow scales to be used with it.
  Attempting to maintain or apply scales for such a condition type triggers this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the condition type configuration:
  
  Go to transaction V/06.
  Enter the condition type &1.
  Check if the "Scales" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  If scales are required for this condition type:
  
  Activate the "Scales" indicator.
  Save the changes.
  Now you can maintain scales for this condition type in transaction VK11 or VK12.
  
  
  
  If scales are not required:
  
  Do not maintain scales for this condition type.
  Remove any existing scales if mistakenly maintained.
  Use the condition type without scales.
  
  
  
  Review pricing procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure and condition records are consistent with the condition type settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  V/06 – Maintain Condition Types
  VK11 – Create Condition Records
  VK12 – Change Condition Records
  V/08 – Maintain Scales for Condition Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  This is a standard SAP warning message, no specific SAP Note is usually required.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Pricing Configuration and Condition Types.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Scales are typically used for quantity-based or value-based pricing where prices vary depending on the quantity or value.
  Not all condition types are designed to support scales (e.g., surcharges, freight, or fixed charges might not allow scales).
  Always test changes in a development or quality system before transporting to production.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the condition type code and the context in which the error occurs.