How To Fix /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG018 - Item &1: Rate expected for amount-based calculation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item &1: Rate expected for amount-based calculation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG018 - Item &1: Rate expected for amount-based calculation rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG018 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of transportation charges in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that a rate is expected for an amount-based calculation rule for the specified item.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Rate Definition: The system expects a rate to be defined for the amount-based calculation rule, but it is either missing or not properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation rule may not be set up correctly, or the relevant condition records may not exist for the specific transportation charge.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transportation charge, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Item-Specific Issues: The specific item referenced in the error message may not have the necessary rate information associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the rate for the amount-based calculation rule is defined.
  Ensure that the rate is active and applicable to the specific transportation charge item.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Rules:
  
  Navigate to the calculation rules in the SAP TM configuration and ensure that the rules are correctly set up.
  Check if the calculation rule is linked to the correct condition records.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  If the rate is missing, create or maintain the necessary condition records for the transportation charge.
  Use transaction codes like V/06 (for pricing conditions) to maintain the condition records.
  
  
  
  Check Item Data:
  
  Review the specific item mentioned in the error message to ensure that all required data is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the item is correctly linked to the transportation charge calculation.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by simulating the transportation charge calculation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/CHARGE for managing transportation charges and V/06 for maintaining pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring transportation charges and calculation rules in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/DO_TRNSPCHRG018.