How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE108 - Scale &1 in rate table &2 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Scale &1 in rate table &2 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE108 - Scale &1 in rate table &2 has relative items; relevant calc rule expected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE108 indicates that there is an issue with the rate table configuration in the Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the scale in the specified rate table has relative items, but a relevant calculation rule is expected.
  Cause:
  
  Relative Items in Scale: The error occurs when the scale defined in the rate table contains relative items (e.g., percentages or other relative measures) but does not have a corresponding calculation rule that can handle these relative items.
  Missing Calculation Rule: The system expects a calculation rule that can process the relative items, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the rate table configuration in SAP TM and review the scales defined.
  Ensure that the scales are correctly set up and that any relative items are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Calculation Rules:
  
  If relative items are used, ensure that there is a calculation rule that can handle these items.
  You may need to create or modify an existing calculation rule to accommodate the relative items in the scale.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand how to configure scales and calculation rules properly.
  Look for examples or guidelines on how to set up relative items in rate tables.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the rates are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and defining the necessary calculation rules, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/RT for rate table maintenance or /SCMTMS/CR for calculation rule maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring rate tables and calculation rules.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your rate table is configured correctly for use in SAP TM.