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