How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE014 - Value &1 for scale item &2 repeats

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Value &1 for scale item &2 repeats

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE014 - Value &1 for scale item &2 repeats ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE014 indicates that there is a problem with the scale items in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error message states that the value for a particular scale item is repeating, which is not allowed in the context of the configuration or data being processed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are duplicate entries for the same scale item in the configuration or data set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The scale items may not be configured correctly, leading to repeated values.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as incorrect imports or manual entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Scale Items:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or data entry screen where the scale items are defined.
  Look for the scale item that is causing the error (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Verify if there are duplicate entries for the value &1. If duplicates are found, remove or correct them.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the scale items is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the TMS configuration.
  Make sure that the scale items are defined uniquely and that their values do not repeat.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data was imported from an external source, validate the data to ensure there are no duplicates or inconsistencies.
  Clean up the data if necessary, ensuring that each scale item has a unique value.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring scale items in TMS.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TMS that may help you navigate to the configuration settings (e.g., /SCMTMS/ related transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  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 and resolve the cause of the /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE014 error in your SAP system.