How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE059 - Scale base "Lane" requires a means of transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Scale base "Lane" requires a means of transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE059 - Scale base "Lane" requires a means of transport ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE059 indicates that a scale base for a lane in the Transportation Management System (TMS) requires a means of transport to be defined. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a transportation lane without specifying the necessary transport means.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Transport Means: The transportation lane you are trying to configure does not have an associated means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, train).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the transportation lane may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a defined transport means.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the transport means.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Transportation Management configuration in SAP.
  Locate the transportation lane that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a means of transport is assigned to the lane. You can do this by editing the lane and selecting the appropriate transport means.
  
  
  
  Define Means of Transport:
  
  If no means of transport is defined, you will need to create one. Go to the means of transport configuration and define the necessary transport means (e.g., truck, rail, etc.).
  Ensure that the transport means is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Scale Base Settings:
  
  Check the scale base settings for the lane. Ensure that the scale base is correctly set up to utilize the defined means of transport.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that all related data (e.g., routes, transportation zones) is consistent and correctly configured.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify the transportation lane again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SC_LANE to access transportation lanes and /SCMTMS/SC_MOT for means of transport.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on configuring transportation lanes and means of transport.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation lanes are properly configured with the necessary means of transport.