How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE060 - Scale base "Lane" requires a source, destination, and means of transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Scale base "Lane" requires a source, destination, and means of transport

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE060 - Scale base "Lane" requires a source, destination, and means of transport ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE060 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a transportation lane in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the scale base "Lane" requires a source, destination, and means of transport. This means that the system is unable to find the necessary parameters to define a transportation lane.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transportation lane has not been fully configured with the required source location, destination location, and means of transport.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the transportation lane configuration.
  Inactive or Deleted Objects: The source, destination, or means of transport may be inactive or deleted in the system, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the transportation lane configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the transportation lane configuration in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the source and destination locations are correctly defined.
  Verify that a means of transport is assigned to the lane.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the source and destination locations to ensure they are active and correctly set up.
  Ensure that the means of transport is also correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If any fields are missing or incorrectly filled, update the transportation lane configuration with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify transportation lane configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or process a transportation request that uses the lane.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/LM to access the transportation lane management screen.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring transportation lanes in SAP TM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE060 error message in SAP TM.