How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE027 - Calculation type cannot be relative for non-numeric scale base

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Calculation type cannot be relative for non-numeric scale base

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE027 - Calculation type cannot be relative for non-numeric scale base ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE027 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a scale in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that the calculation type cannot be relative when the scale base is non-numeric. This typically occurs when you are trying to set up a scale that uses a non-numeric base (like a text or categorical value) while also trying to apply a relative calculation type (which requires numeric values).
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Scale Base: The scale base you are using is not numeric (e.g., it could be a text value or a category).
  Relative Calculation Type: You have selected a calculation type that is relative, which requires a numeric base to perform calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the scale in question.
  Verify the scale base you are using. Ensure that it is a numeric value if you intend to use a relative calculation type.
  
  
  
  Change Calculation Type:
  
  If the scale base must remain non-numeric, consider changing the calculation type to an absolute type instead of a relative type. This will allow you to use non-numeric values without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scale Base:
  
  If possible, modify the scale base to a numeric value that aligns with the intended calculation type.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for more details on scale configuration and the implications of different calculation types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the calculations are performed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/SCAL for scale management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your scale configuration is set up correctly for your transportation management needs.