How To Fix /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG020 - Cannot build rate for rate table &1; matching rate lines not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cannot build rate for rate table &1; matching rate lines not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG020 - Cannot build rate for rate table &1; matching rate lines not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG020 indicates that the system is unable to build a rate for a specified rate table because it cannot find any matching rate lines. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to calculate transportation costs based on predefined rate tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Rate Lines: The most common cause is that there are no rate lines defined in the specified rate table that match the criteria of the transportation request or shipment.
  Incorrect Rate Table Configuration: The rate table may not be properly configured, or the relevant conditions (like origin, destination, transportation mode, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data entered for the rate lines, such as incorrect key fields or missing information.
  Inactive Rate Lines: The rate lines may be inactive or not valid for the specified time period.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters used for the rate calculation may not align with the available rate lines.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the rate table in SAP TM and verify that the rate lines are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the conditions (like origin, destination, and transportation mode) match the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Review Rate Lines:
  
  Check if there are any active rate lines in the rate table that correspond to the criteria of the transportation request.
  Ensure that the rate lines are valid for the date range of the transportation request.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered in the transportation request or shipment to ensure it matches the expected criteria for the rate lines.
  Look for any missing or incorrect fields that could affect the matching process.
  
  
  
  Activate Rate Lines:
  
  If the rate lines are inactive, consider activating them if they are still relevant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure rate tables and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the rate calculation process to identify where the matching fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/RT to access rate tables and /SCMTMS/FW for freight order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to rate calculation errors.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.