How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES114 - Scale references are not consistent; rate maintenance is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Scale references are not consistent; rate maintenance is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES114 - Scale references are not consistent; rate maintenance is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES114 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the scale references when trying to maintain transportation rates in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the scale references defined in the rate maintenance do not match or are not consistent across the relevant entries.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Scale References: The scale references defined in the rate maintenance might not align with the expected values or formats. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the data entries or if the scale references have been modified or deleted.
  Missing Scale Entries: If the scale entries that are supposed to be referenced are missing or incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues in the database that cause the scale references to be inconsistent.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scale References: Review the scale references in the rate maintenance screen. Ensure that all scale references are correctly defined and consistent with the expected values.
  Validate Scale Entries: Go to the scale maintenance transaction (usually /SCMTMS/TC_RATES or similar) and verify that all necessary scale entries exist and are correctly configured.
  Correct Inconsistencies: If you find any inconsistencies, correct them by either updating the scale references or creating the missing scale entries.
  Data Consistency Check: Run any available data consistency checks or reports in SAP TM to identify and resolve any underlying data issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation rate maintenance for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for rate maintenance and /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE for scale maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain transportation rates and scales.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES114.