How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE099 - Scale items marked for archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Scale items marked for archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE099 - Scale items marked for archiving ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE099 indicates that there are scale items in the Transportation Management System (TMS) that are marked for archiving. This typically occurs when the system identifies that certain scale items are no longer needed for operational purposes and can be archived to improve system performance and manage data effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Data Management: Scale items may be marked for archiving as part of a data management strategy to keep the database size manageable and improve performance.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or the completion of certain projects may render some scale items obsolete.
  System Configuration: The archiving settings in the TMS configuration may have been set to automatically mark certain items for archiving based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving settings in the TMS configuration to understand why these items are marked for archiving. You may need to adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Analyze Scale Items: Review the scale items that are marked for archiving to determine if they are indeed no longer needed. If they are still relevant, you may need to unmark them for archiving.
  Execute Archiving Process: If the scale items are confirmed to be obsolete, you can proceed with the archiving process. This typically involves using the archiving transaction in SAP to move the data to an archive.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TMS and archiving for specific steps and best practices.
  Engage with SAP Support: If you are unsure about the implications of archiving certain items or if you encounter issues during the process, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for archiving in SAP, such as SARA (Archive Administration).
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving objects related to TMS and how they interact with scale items.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance before and after archiving to assess the impact of the changes.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing archiving operations, in case you need to restore any information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage your scale items effectively within the SAP TMS.