How To Fix W_CB368 - Scale unit of measure must be initial for a scale based on a formula

W_CB368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Scale unit of measure must be initial for a scale based on a formula

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB368 - Scale unit of measure must be initial for a scale based on a formula ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB368 – Scale unit of measure must be initial for a scale based on a formula
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you define a scale based on a formula in the condition technique (e.g., pricing scales, condition scales) but specify a scale unit of measure (UoM) that is not initial (i.e., not left blank). 
  In SAP, when a scale is based on a formula, the system expects the scale unit of measure to be empty (initial) because the formula itself determines how the scale is applied, and specifying a unit of measure would conflict with the formula-based scaling logic.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Scale based on a formula: The scale values are calculated dynamically using a formula rather than fixed scale intervals.
  Scale unit of measure: This is used when the scale is based on quantity or value intervals and must be consistent with the unit of measure of the condition base.
  When a