How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG317 - Rate of next scale item is not applied (&1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Rate of next scale item is not applied (&1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG317 - Rate of next scale item is not applied (&1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG317 indicates that the rate of the next scale item is not applied in the context of Transportation Management (TM). This typically occurs when the system is trying to calculate transportation costs based on a scale pricing structure, but it cannot find the appropriate rate for the next scale item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scale Rates: The next scale item may not have been defined in the pricing conditions. This can happen if the scale pricing is not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing procedure may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transportation charges or the scale pricing.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the pricing procedure in SAP TM may not be set up to handle scale pricing correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) to check the condition records for the relevant pricing condition type. Ensure that the scale rates are correctly defined and that the next scale item has a valid rate.
  
  
  
  Maintain Scale Rates:
  
  If the next scale item is missing, you can create or update the condition records using transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to ensure that all necessary scale rates are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant transaction. Ensure that it is configured to handle scale pricing correctly. You can do this in the customizing settings under SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Settings -> Define Pricing Procedures.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be affecting the pricing calculations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to pricing in SAP TM for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11, VK12, VK13 for maintaining and displaying condition records.
  SPRO for accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional context and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.