How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES103 - Scale &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Scale &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES103 - Scale &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES103 Scale &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specific scale that is referenced in a transportation-related process. This can happen during activities such as freight calculation, rate determination, or when trying to access specific transportation rates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scale Definition: The scale that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for transportation rates or scales may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required scale.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect entries in the rate tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMTMS/TC_RATES or similar) and check if the scale with the specified identifier exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the transaction that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for transportation rates and scales is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Transportation Management.
  Verify that the scales are properly defined in the system and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary master data is present and correctly configured.
  Check for any missing entries in the relevant tables that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management and rate determination for additional guidance on how to set up scales and rates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing transportation rates and scales.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to transportation management and the specific error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in SPRO under the Transportation Management section to ensure all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.