How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES788 - Excel sheet &1: Specify a numeric value for the scale item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Excel sheet &1: Specify a numeric value for the scale item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES788 - Excel sheet &1: Specify a numeric value for the scale item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES788 indicates that there is an issue with the data being imported or processed in the context of transportation management, specifically related to scale items in an Excel sheet. The error message suggests that a numeric value is expected for a particular scale item, but it has not been provided or is incorrectly formatted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Numeric Value: The scale item in the Excel sheet is either blank or contains a non-numeric value (e.g., text or special characters).
  Incorrect Formatting: The numeric value may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Data Type Mismatch: The system expects a specific data type for the scale item, and the provided value does not match this expectation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Excel Sheet:
  
  Open the Excel sheet and locate the scale item that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the cell contains a numeric value. If it is blank, fill it with the appropriate numeric value.
  If the value is present but formatted incorrectly, correct the formatting to ensure it is recognized as a number (e.g., remove any non-numeric characters).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation rules in Excel to ensure that only numeric values can be entered in the relevant cells. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Re-import the Data:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the Excel sheet and attempt to re-import the data into SAP.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific requirements regarding the scale items and their expected formats.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making corrections, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to transportation management, such as /SCMTMS/TC for transportation cockpit, to better understand the context of the error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the Excel sheet in SAP.