How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE002 - &1 is not a valid scale type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 is not a valid scale type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE002 - &1 is not a valid scale type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE002 &1 is not a valid scale type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system encounters an issue with the scale type being used in a transportation scenario. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Scale Type: The scale type specified in the configuration or transaction is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or the scale type not being defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The scale type may not have been configured properly in the SAP system, leading to it being unrecognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that reference the scale type.
  Transport Request Issues: If the scale type was recently added or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Scale Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the scale type you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Management -> Define Scale Types.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the scale type being referenced in your transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transportation process to ensure that the scale type is correctly assigned and valid.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Verification:
  
  If the scale type was recently added or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or updates related to the scale types in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on scale types in SAP TM.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.