How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE057 - Scale &2 of calc. base &1 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Scale &2 of calc. base &1 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE057 - Scale &2 of calc. base &1 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE057 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the calculation of scale-based pricing. This error indicates that the scale you are trying to use has relative items, but the system expects a relevant calculation rule to be defined for those items.
  Cause:
  
  Relative Items: The scale you are using has items that are defined as relative, meaning their pricing is dependent on other items or conditions.
  Missing Calculation Rule: The system expects a calculation rule that can handle the relative items, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the scale itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the scale in question and verify that it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the scale is defined to handle relative items appropriately.
  
  
  
  Define Calculation Rules:
  
  Ensure that there are relevant calculation rules defined for the scale that can handle the relative items.
  You may need to create or modify existing calculation rules to accommodate the relative items.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure associated with the transaction to ensure it is correctly configured to include the necessary calculation rules for relative items.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the pricing with different scenarios to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with specific items or conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring scales and calculation rules in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to pricing and scales in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PRC for pricing conditions.
  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 root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.