How To Fix W_CB485 - Scale currency &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Scale currency &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB485 - Scale currency &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB485 Scale currency &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to process or reference a scale currency that is not defined or maintained in the system. In SAP, scale currencies are used in pricing procedures or condition scales where prices or conditions vary depending on quantity or value scales, and the currency for these scales must be defined.
  Specifically, the error indicates that the currency code (represented by &1 in the message) used as a scale currency does not exist in the currency master data or is not recognized by the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Scale currency is used in condition records where prices or discounts are scaled based on quantity or value.
  The system expects the scale currency to be a valid currency key maintained in the system.
  If the currency key is missing or incorrectly entered, the system cannot find it and throws this warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Currency Key:
  
  Verify the currency code used in the scale condition or pricing procedure.
  Ensure that the currency code is correct and valid.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OB08 or TCURC to check if the currency exists.
  If the currency does not exist, create or maintain it in the currency master data.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records where scale currencies are used (e.g., in transaction VK11, VK12, or VK13).
  Correct the currency key if it is wrongly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure and condition types to ensure that scale currencies are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that currency master data is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB08 – Maintain Exchange Rates and Currency Keys
  TCURC – Currency Codes
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 – Condition Records Maintenance
  SPRO – IMG for Pricing Procedure configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to currency master data or pricing condition scales if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Pricing Procedures and Condition Techniques
  Currency Management in SAP Financial Accounting
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_CB485 Scale currency &1 does not exist means the system cannot find the specified scale currency in its currency master data. To resolve it, verify and maintain the currency key in the system and correct any incorrect entries in condition records or pricing procedures.