How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES234 - Only one scale item with rate class "N" can be created

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Only one scale item with rate class "N" can be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES234 - Only one scale item with rate class "N" can be created ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES234 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of rate scales in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it states that only one scale item with rate class "N" can be created. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create multiple scale items with the same rate class "N" in the same rate table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Scale Items: The error is triggered when there are multiple entries for the same rate class "N" in the rate scale configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the rate scales may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, resulting in duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Scale Items: Review the existing scale items in the rate table to identify if there are multiple entries with rate class "N". You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in