How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE032 - Scale is still in use; cannot be marked for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Scale is still in use; cannot be marked for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE032 - Scale is still in use; cannot be marked for archiving ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE032 indicates that a scale is still in use and cannot be marked for archiving. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you attempt to archive a scale that is still associated with active data or processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Active Assignments: The scale is still assigned to one or more transportation lanes, freight agreements, or other related objects.
  Open Documents: There may be open documents (e.g., transportation orders, freight units) that reference the scale.
  Dependencies: Other configurations or settings in the system may still be dependent on the scale.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP TM where scales are managed (e.g., /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE).
  Check if the scale is assigned to any transportation lanes, freight agreements, or other objects. If it is, you will need to remove these assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Open Documents:
  
  Check for any open transportation orders, freight units, or other documents that may be using the scale.
  If there are open documents, you may need to complete or delete them before you can archive the scale.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any other configurations or settings that may be dependent on the scale.
  Ensure that all dependencies are resolved before attempting to archive the scale.
  
  
  
  Use Archiving Tools:
  
  If you have confirmed that the scale is no longer in use, you can use the archiving tools provided by SAP to mark the scale for archiving.
  Follow the standard archiving process in SAP TM to ensure that the scale is properly archived.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more detailed instructions on managing scales and archiving in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE for managing scales.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it, allowing you to mark the scale for archiving successfully.