How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES231 - Scale type for scale &1 must be a base scale in a GCR rate table

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Scale type for scale &1 must be a base scale in a GCR rate table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES231 - Scale type for scale &1 must be a base scale in a GCR rate table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES231 indicates that there is an issue with the scale type defined in a Global Contract Rate (GCR) table. Specifically, the error states that the scale type for the specified scale must be a base scale. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Scale Type: The scale type defined for the specified scale is not set as a base scale. In GCR tables, certain scales must be designated as base scales to ensure proper calculations and functionality.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the rate table setup, where the scale types are not correctly defined according to the requirements of the GCR.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the GCR rate table, an incorrect scale type may have been entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the GCR rate table in SAP and review the scale types defined for each scale.
  Ensure