How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE106 - Business partner ID &1 is invalid for scale &2 in rate table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Business partner ID &1 is invalid for scale &2 in rate table &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE106 - Business partner ID &1 is invalid for scale &2 in rate table &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE106 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner ID being used in a specific scale within a rate table in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the business partner ID does not match the expected criteria for the specified scale in the rate table.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Partner ID: The business partner ID provided does not exist or is not valid for the specified scale.
  Scale Configuration: The scale configuration in the rate table may not include the business partner ID, or the business partner may not be assigned to the correct scale.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the rate table or business partner master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business partner or the rate table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner ID: Check if the business partner ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data and confirming that the ID is valid.
  Check Rate Table Configuration: Review the configuration of the rate table and ensure that the business partner ID is correctly assigned to the appropriate scale. You may need to adjust the scale settings to include the business partner.
  Update Data: If there are inconsistencies, update the rate table or business partner master data as necessary to ensure that all entries are correct and complete.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner and the rate table. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring rate tables and business partners in SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data and /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE to access and manage rate tables and scales.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business partner ID is valid for the specified scale in the rate table.