How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES789 - Excel sheet &1: Contains invalid scale items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Excel sheet &1: Contains invalid scale items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES789 - Excel sheet &1: Contains invalid scale items ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES789 indicates that there are invalid scale items in the Excel sheet you are trying to upload or process. This error typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with rate tables or similar data structures.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues in the Excel sheet:
  
  
  Invalid Scale Items: The scale items defined in the Excel sheet do not match the expected format or values defined in the SAP system. This could include incorrect units of measure, missing values, or values that are outside the acceptable range.
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data types in the Excel sheet may not align with what SAP expects. For example, numeric fields may contain text or special characters.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain fields may be mandatory in the rate table, and if they are missing or incorrectly filled, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Structure: The structure of the Excel sheet may not conform to the required template or layout expected by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Excel Template: Ensure that you are using the correct Excel template provided by SAP for uploading rate tables. This template will have the required structure and fields.
  
  
  Validate Scale Items: Review the scale items in the Excel sheet. Make sure they are valid and correspond to the values defined in the SAP system. Check for:
  
  Correct units of measure.
  No missing or null values.
  Values within the acceptable range.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data types in the Excel sheet match what SAP expects. For example, numeric fields should not contain any text or special characters.
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: Verify that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly. Refer to the documentation or the template to identify which fields are required.
  
  
  Use SAP Validation Tools: If available, use any validation tools or functions within SAP to check the data before uploading it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Transportation Management and rate tables for specific guidelines on the expected data format.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, try uploading a smaller set of data or sample data that is known to be valid to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data uploads are trained on the correct procedures and understand the data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issues causing the /SCMTMS/TC_RATES789 error in your Excel sheet.