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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 formula is used, the system does not require or allow a scale unit of measure because the formula handles the scaling logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove the scale unit of measure in the scale definition when using a formula-based scale.
  Go to the scale maintenance screen (e.g., transaction VK11/VK12 for condition records or the relevant customizing path for scales).
  Find the scale that is based on a formula.
  Clear the field for the scale unit of measure so that it is empty (initial).
  Save the scale.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential inconsistency.
  Ensuring the scale unit of measure is initial avoids conflicts and ensures the formula-based scale works correctly.
  This message is commonly encountered in pricing condition records or condition scales where formulas are used to calculate discounts, surcharges, or other condition values dynamically.
  If you want to use a scale unit of measure, you must use a scale based on quantity or value intervals, not a formula.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB368
  
  
  Cause
  Scale unit of measure is set for a formula-based scale (should be empty)
  
  
  Solution
  Clear the scale unit of measure field in the scale definition
  
  
  Context
  Pricing condition scales, condition technique
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (does not stop processing but should be corrected)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help navigating to the scale maintenance or condition record screens, or if you want to understand how to define formula-based scales properly, please let me know!