How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE156 - No scales exist for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No scales exist for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE156 - No scales exist for material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE156 No scales exist for material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the system attempts to retrieve or use scale data for a material, but no scales have been maintained or assigned for that material in the relevant context.
  Scales in SAP typically refer to condition scales used in pricing, such as quantity scales or value scales, which define different prices or conditions depending on the quantity or value ranges.
  In the context of this error, it usually means:
  
  The material does not have any condition scales maintained in the pricing procedure.
  The system expects scales (e.g., for pricing or discounts) but cannot find any for the specified material.
  This can happen during sales order processing, pricing determination, or any process where condition scales are relevant.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  Sales and Distribution (SD) module, especially in pricing.
  Condition records maintenance (transaction VK11/VK12).
  When the system tries to determine prices or discounts based on scales but none exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK13 (Display Condition Records) or VK12 (Change Condition Records).
  Enter the relevant condition type and material.
  Verify if condition scales exist for the material.
  If no scales exist, create them using VK11.
  
  
  
  Maintain Scales:
  
  When creating or changing condition records, ensure that scales are maintained if the pricing procedure requires them.
  Scales can be quantity scales, value scales, or other types depending on the condition type.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify if the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document requires scales for certain condition types.
  If scales are mandatory, ensure they are maintained for all relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Confirm that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the material is valid for sales and pricing.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the error persists, check the pricing determination logs (in sales order, use the pricing analysis).
  Debug or check the program logic if custom enhancements or user exits are involved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Scales: Used to define different prices or conditions based on quantity or value ranges.
  Transactions:
  
  VK11 - Create Condition Records
  VK12 - Change Condition Records
  VK13 - Display Condition Records
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order (where pricing is triggered)
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Controls how prices and discounts are determined; some condition types require scales.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to condition scales or pricing errors if the problem is unusual.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSD_MESSAGE156 No scales exist for material &1 means the system expected condition scales for the material but none were found. To fix it, maintain the required condition scales for the material in the pricing condition records.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.