How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES235 - Scale item with rate class "N" is mandatory for weight scale

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Scale item with rate class "N" is mandatory for weight scale

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES235 - Scale item with rate class "N" is mandatory for weight scale ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES235 indicates that a scale item with a rate class "N" (which typically refers to a specific type of rate class in SAP Transportation Management) is mandatory for weight scales. This error usually occurs when the system is trying to process a transportation charge or rate calculation, but it cannot find the necessary configuration for the weight scale.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The rate class "N" is not configured in the system for the relevant scale item. This means that the system does not have the necessary data to calculate transportation costs based on weight.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the transportation planning or the relevant scale item may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Charge Calculation: The system is attempting to calculate transport charges based on weight, but the required rate class is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the