How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE074 - Scale has empty scale items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Scale has empty scale items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE074 - Scale has empty scale items ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE074 indicates that a scale has been defined in the Transportation Management System (TMS) but does not contain any scale items. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when setting up transportation lanes, freight agreements, or other related configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Scale Definition: The scale was created without any associated scale items, which are necessary for the scale to function correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may have been an oversight during the configuration process, leading to the scale being saved without items.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, the scale items may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Scale Items:
  
  Navigate to the scale definition in the SAP TMS.
  Check the scale that is causing the error.
  Add the necessary scale items to the scale. This typically involves defining the weight or volume ranges and the corresponding rates or costs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to scales and transportation are correctly set up.
  Verify that the scales are linked to the appropriate transportation lanes or freight agreements.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all relevant data was transferred correctly.
  If necessary, re-import or manually add the missing scale items.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adding the scale items, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the scale functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SCAL to manage scales and their items.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on setting up scales and transportation management configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the empty scale items and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE074.