How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES306 - Rate row found with one or more empty scale values and is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Rate row found with one or more empty scale values and is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES306 - Rate row found with one or more empty scale values and is ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES306 indicates that there is a rate row in the Transportation Management System (TMS) that contains one or more empty scale values. This means that the system has found a rate entry that is incomplete, and as a result, it is being ignored in the calculations or processes that rely on it.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The most common cause of this error is that during the creation or maintenance of rate tables, some scale values (e.g., weight, volume, distance) were not filled in.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or imported from a file, it’s possible that some scale values were not correctly transferred.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the rate tables or the way scales are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Rate Table Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant rate table in the TMS configuration.
  Check for any entries that have missing scale values. Ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Values:
  
  For any entries with empty scale values, provide the necessary data. This may involve entering values for weight, volume, or other relevant scales.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After making changes, validate the rate table to ensure that there are no more entries with empty scale values.
  Use the transaction code /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to access the rate management area and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was included and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on maintaining rate tables and understanding the structure of scale values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the rates are now being considered in the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing transportation rates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the problem persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the empty scale values in the rate rows, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation rates are correctly applied in the system.