How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES266 - Scales are not released for &1 rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Scales are not released for &1 rate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES266 - Scales are not released for &1 rate ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES266 indicates that scales are not released for a specific rate in the Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to calculate transportation costs based on a rate that has not been properly configured or released.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Scales: The scales associated with the rate have not been released for use. This means that the system cannot find valid scales to apply to the transportation cost calculation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation rates or scales in the system.
  Missing Data: The rate or scale might not be properly defined or might be missing necessary data.
  Incorrect Validity Period: The scales may not be valid for the date of the transaction, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Release:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP TM where you can manage transportation rates and scales.
  Verify if the scales for the specified rate are released. If not, release them.
  
  
  
  Review Rate Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for transportation rates in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the rates and scales are correctly defined and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check if the rate and scale have the correct validity dates. Ensure that the scales are valid for the date of the transaction.
  Make sure that all required data for the rate and scale is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring transportation rates and scales.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the transportation cost calculation works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to access the transportation rates and scales configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.