How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES172 - Dimension &1: Item &2 of scale &3 referred to in excel is not valid


/SCMTMS/TC_RATES172 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

  • Message number: 172

  • Message text: Dimension &1: Item &2 of scale &3 referred to in excel is not valid

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES172 - Dimension &1: Item &2 of scale &3 referred to in excel is not valid ?
    The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES172 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the data being imported or processed, particularly related to rate scales. This error indicates that there is a problem with a specific item in a scale that is being referenced in an Excel file.
    
    Cause: Invalid Scale Item: The item referenced in the scale may not exist or may not be valid in the context of the data being processed. Data Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the data in the Excel file and the expected data in the SAP system. This could include incorrect formatting, missing values, or incorrect references.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM system that prevent the proper interpretation of the scale items. Versioning Issues: If the Excel file is based on an outdated version of the data or if there have been changes

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