How To Fix /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG014 - Cannot build a rate; matching rate not found in the agreements/SPs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot build a rate; matching rate not found in the agreements/SPs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG014 - Cannot build a rate; matching rate not found in the agreements/SPs ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG014 indicates that the system is unable to build a rate for a transportation request because it cannot find a matching rate in the agreements or service providers (SPs). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to determine transportation costs based on predefined agreements or service provider rates.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Rate Agreements: There may be no rate agreements defined for the specific transportation scenario (e.g., origin, destination, mode of transport).
  Incorrect Rate Conditions: The conditions defined in the rate agreements may not match the details of the transportation request (e.g., weight, volume, service type).
  Inactive or Expired Agreements: The rate agreements may be inactive or have expired, making them unavailable for use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect customer or vendor information.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP TM may not be set up correctly to allow for rate determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Rate Agreements: Verify that the necessary rate agreements are created and active for the relevant transportation scenarios. Ensure that the agreements cover the specific origin, destination, and service provider.
  Review Rate Conditions: Ensure that the conditions in the rate agreements match the details of the transportation request. This includes checking parameters like weight, volume, and transport mode.
  Activate Agreements: If the agreements are inactive or expired, activate them or create new agreements as needed.
  Correct Master Data: Review and correct any inconsistencies in the master data related to customers, vendors, and service providers.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly for rate determination. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Transportation Management configuration.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the rate determination with different transportation requests to identify if the issue is specific to certain conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT to manage rate agreements or /SCMTMS/PROVIDER to manage service providers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on rate determination in SAP TM.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring and managing rate agreements in SAP Transportation Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.