How To Fix /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG008 - Action completed; charge items are fixed and tariff is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Action completed; charge items are fixed and tariff is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG008 - Action completed; charge items are fixed and tariff is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG008 indicates that while processing a transportation charge, the system has identified that the charge items are fixed, but a tariff has not been specified. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with transportation charges and pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tariff: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a tariff to be defined for the transportation charge items, but it is not found in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation charge management, such as missing or incorrect settings for charge types or tariffs.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation charges, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tariff: Ensure that a tariff is defined for the transportation charge items. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Checking the charge type configuration and ensuring that a valid tariff is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Charge Items: Check the charge items associated with the transportation order or shipment. Make sure that they are correctly configured and that the necessary tariffs are linked to them.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data related to transportation charges, including:
  
  Charge types
  Tariff definitions
  Any relevant pricing conditions
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up transportation charges and tariffs correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring transportation charges and tariffs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/CHARGE for managing transportation charges.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing tariff and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your transportation management processes.