How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE129 - Scale item cannot be empty or "*" for scale &1 in rate table &2

/SCMTMS/TC_SCALE129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Scale item cannot be empty or "*" for scale &1 in rate table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE129 - Scale item cannot be empty or "*" for scale &1 in rate table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_SCALE129 indicates that there is an issue with a scale item in a rate table within the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the scale item cannot be empty or set to "*", which means that the system expects a valid value for the scale item in the specified rate table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scale Item: The scale item for the specified rate table is either not defined or has been left blank.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the rate table may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the scale item.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where the scale item was inadvertently left empty or set to an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the rate table in question (identified by &2 in the error message).
  Ensure that the scale item (identified by &1) is properly