How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG046 - Usage in calc. method retrieval failed for rate scale reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Usage in calc. method retrieval failed for rate scale reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG046 - Usage in calc. method retrieval failed for rate scale reference ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG046 indicates that there is an issue with the retrieval of a rate scale reference in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary data to calculate transportation costs based on the defined calculation methods.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Rate Scale: The rate scale that is being referenced in the calculation method may not exist or may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation method may not be correctly set up, or the parameters required for the calculation are missing or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rate scale or related configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Rate Scale Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the TMS configuration and verify that the rate scale is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the rate scale is assigned to the appropriate calculation method.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Method:
  
  Check the configuration of the calculation method being used. Ensure that all required parameters and references are correctly set up.
  If necessary, create or modify the calculation method to include the correct rate scale.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the calculation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the rate scale and perform the required calculations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the calculation method and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TMS and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TCC for configuration and monitoring of transportation costs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.