How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE117 - Product freight group &1 is not valid for scale &3 in rate table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Product freight group &1 is not valid for scale &3 in rate table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE117 - Product freight group &1 is not valid for scale &3 in rate table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE117 indicates that there is an issue with the product freight group in relation to a specific scale in a rate table. This error typically arises in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when trying to determine freight costs based on predefined rate tables.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The product freight group specified in the transaction does not match any valid entries in the rate table for the specified scale.
  The rate table may not have been properly configured to include the product freight group in question.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration of the freight groups or scales in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the rate table configuration in SAP TM and verify that the product freight group is correctly defined for the specified scale.
  Ensure that the rate table includes the necessary entries for the product freight group and that the scale is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Freight Group:
  
  Check the product freight group assigned to the product in question. Ensure that it is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  If necessary, update the product freight group to match one that is valid for the scale in the rate table.
  
  
  
  Review Scale Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the scale being referenced in the error message is correctly defined and active in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or conditions that might prevent the product freight group from being valid for the scale.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, test the freight calculation with different products or freight groups to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is specific to a certain product or freight group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Transportation Management and rate table configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/RT (Rate Table) to access and modify rate tables.
  Customizing: Ensure that the customizing settings for Transportation Management are correctly set up, particularly in relation to freight calculations.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE117.