How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES213 - Scale type cannot be "Base Scale" when "Maximum Value" is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Scale type cannot be "Base Scale" when "Maximum Value" is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES213 - Scale type cannot be "Base Scale" when "Maximum Value" is selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES213 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the scale type in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the scale type cannot be set to "Base Scale" when the "Maximum Value" option is selected. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration settings for the rate determination in TMS. The "Base Scale" is intended to be used in specific contexts, and when the "Maximum Value" is selected, it conflicts with the expected configuration for how rates should be calculated or applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for rate determination in TMS.
  Look for the scale type settings and ensure that the "Base Scale" is not selected when "Maximum Value" is being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scale Type:
  
  If you need to use "Maximum Value," consider changing the scale type to one