How To Fix /CPD/PWS_RATECARD020 - Delete invalid rate classes to modify rate category

/CPD/PWS_RATECARD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PWS_RATECARD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Delete invalid rate classes to modify rate category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PWS_RATECARD020 - Delete invalid rate classes to modify rate category ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PWS_RATECARD020 typically indicates that there are invalid rate classes associated with a rate category that you are trying to modify or delete. This error is part of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) module, which is used for managing pricing and charging in telecommunications and other industries.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are rate classes linked to the rate category that are either inactive, deleted, or not properly configured.
  The system is trying to perform an operation (like modifying or deleting a rate category) that is not allowed due to the presence of these invalid rate classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Invalid Rate Classes:
  
  Go to the rate category in question and check the associated rate classes.
  Look for any rate classes that are marked as inactive or have been deleted.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Invalid Rate Classes:
  
  If you find any invalid rate classes, you will need to either