How To Fix W_CB478 - Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Scale Line &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Scale Line &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB478 - Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Scale Line &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB478 Key fields not requested. Contract &1, Condition &2 and Scale Line &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module, specifically in the pricing or contract management area. It indicates that during the processing of a contract condition record, the system expected certain key fields (Contract number, Condition type, and Scale line) to be requested or selected, but they were not.
  In other words, when the system tries to read or process a condition record related to a contract, it requires these key fields to uniquely identify the condition record. If these fields are missing or not requested in the selection criteria, the system cannot properly process the condition, leading to this warning.
  Typical causes include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete selection criteria in pricing or contract condition retrieval.
  Custom code or user exits that do not request all necessary key fields.
  Issues in condition technique configuration where key fields are not properly defined or passed.
  Problems in scale line handling for condition records with scales (quantity or value-based scales).
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  During pricing procedure execution when reading contract conditions.
  When processing condition records with scales in contracts.
  In user exits or BAdIs related to pricing or contract condition retrieval.
  Possibly during mass processing or condition record maintenance.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the selection criteria:
  
  Ensure that the program or function module that reads the contract condition records requests all necessary key fields: Contract number, Condition type, and Scale line.
  If you are using custom code or enhancements (user exits, BAdIs), verify that these key fields are included in the selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Review condition technique configuration:
  
  Verify that the condition records for contracts are properly maintained with all key fields.
  Check if scale lines are correctly defined and maintained for the condition records.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Debug the pricing or contract condition retrieval logic to see where the key fields are missing.
  Check the function modules like CONTRACT_CONDITION_READ or similar that read contract conditions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W_CB478 for any known issues or patches.
  Sometimes, this warning can be harmless, but if it causes incorrect pricing or processing, it needs to be addressed.
  
  
  
  User training:
  
  Ensure users maintain contract condition records correctly, including scale lines if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: CB4 (related to Contract Billing or Contract conditions)
  Message Type: Warning (W)
  This message does not stop processing but indicates a potential issue that might lead to incorrect pricing or condition determination.
  Scale lines are used when condition records have quantity or value scales, so missing scale line information can cause this warning.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Key fields (Contract, Condition, Scale line) not requested during condition retrieval.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message; potential incorrect pricing or condition processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure all key fields are included in selection criteria; verify condition record setup.
  
  
  Where
  Pricing procedure, contract condition reading, user exits, condition maintenance.
  
  
  Message Class
  CB4
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (transaction, process step, custom code), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.