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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W_CB -
Message number: 281
Message text: A scale type cannot be changed
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W_CB281
- A scale type cannot be changed ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB281: "A scale type cannot be changed":
Error Message
W_CB281: A scale type cannot be changed
Cause
This warning message occurs when you attempt to change the scale type of a material in the SAP system, but the system does not allow this change because the scale type is already in use or linked to existing data.
In SAP, the scale type is used in pricing procedures to define how scales (quantity-based price breaks) are applied. Once a scale type is assigned and used in pricing conditions or material master data, changing it can lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
Typical causes include:
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