How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG009 - Master data inconsistency; item &1 has no tariff

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Master data inconsistency; item &1 has no tariff

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG009 - Master data inconsistency; item &1 has no tariff ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG009 indicates a master data inconsistency related to the absence of a tariff for a specific item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary tariff information for a particular item, which is essential for calculating transportation costs and managing logistics effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tariff Data: The most common cause is that the tariff data for the item in question has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The item master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of associated tariff information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incomplete tariff data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in TMS may not be set up correctly to link items with their respective tariffs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tariff Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can maintain tariff data (e.g., using transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TARIFF).
  Ensure that the tariff for the item is correctly defined and saved in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the item in question to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the item is assigned to the correct product hierarchy or category that has associated tariffs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in TMS to ensure that the system is set up to recognize and apply tariffs correctly.
  Verify that the relevant pricing procedures are in place and that they include the necessary conditions for tariffs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the TMS to identify any other potential issues with master data that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining tariffs and resolving master data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data and tariffs in SAP TMS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in maintaining master data are adequately trained and have access to documentation on best practices for data maintenance in SAP TMS.
  
  By addressing the missing tariff data and ensuring that all related master data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG009.