How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES236 - Weight scale is mandatory for an SCR rate table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Weight scale is mandatory for an SCR rate table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES236 - Weight scale is mandatory for an SCR rate table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES236 indicates that a weight scale is mandatory for a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Transportation Management (TM) rate table. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a rate table in SAP TM, and the system requires a weight scale to be defined for the specific rate table you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Scale: The rate table you are trying to use is configured to require a weight scale, but none has been defined.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the rate table configuration may specify that a weight scale is necessary for the calculations or determinations of rates.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an oversight in the data entry where the weight scale was not specified or was incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Weight Scale:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP TM where weight scales are defined.
  Create or select an existing weight scale that meets the requirements of your rate table.
  Ensure that the weight scale is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Weight Scale to Rate Table:
  
  Go to the rate table configuration in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the weight scale you defined is assigned to the rate table.
  Save the changes and try to execute the operation again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the rate table to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  If the weight scale is not required, you may need to adjust the configuration to remove the mandatory requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring weight scales and rate tables in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring weight scales and rate tables.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM configuration to better understand how weight scales and rate tables interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with the rate table in SAP TM.