How To Fix /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL028 - Commodity code type cannot be blank for calculation base &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Commodity code type cannot be blank for calculation base &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL028 - Commodity code type cannot be blank for calculation base &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL028 indicates that the commodity code type cannot be blank for the specified calculation base. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to perform rate calculations or when setting up rate determination.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a commodity code type in the configuration or data entry for the calculation base specified in the error message. The commodity code is essential for determining the rates applicable to the transportation process, as it helps in categorizing the goods being transported.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Ensure that the commodity code types are properly defined and assigned to the relevant calculation bases.
  
  
  
  Maintain Commodity Code:
  
  If you are creating or modifying a rate record, ensure that you have entered a valid commodity code type in the relevant fields.
  You can do this by going to the rate maintenance transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/RATE) and checking the entries for the calculation base mentioned in the error.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or products involved in the transportation process. Ensure that they have the necessary commodity codes assigned.
  You can do this by reviewing the material master data in transaction MM02 or MM03.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation management and rate determination for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCMTMS/RATE: For maintaining transportation rates.
  MM02 / MM03: For maintaining and viewing material master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the rate records and commodity codes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the commodity code type is correctly set for the calculation base in question.