How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE071 - Price unit expected for relative items of scale &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Price unit expected for relative items of scale &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE071 - Price unit expected for relative items of scale &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE071 Price unit expected for relative items of scale &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with pricing scales. This error indicates that the system expects a price unit to be defined for relative items in a pricing scale, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Unit: The pricing scale defined for a particular transportation service or item does not have a price unit specified for one or more of its relative items.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the pricing scale may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Scale Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the pricing scale configuration in SAP TM.
  Ensure that all relative items in the scale have a price unit defined. If any are missing, add the appropriate price unit.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transportation service or item in question. Ensure that all necessary fields, including price units, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Relative Items:
  
  If you are using relative items in your pricing scale, ensure that they are correctly defined and that their price units are specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up pricing scales and the requirements for relative items.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRICING to access pricing configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your pricing scales are correctly configured in SAP TM.