How To Fix /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL031 - Commodity code type &1 must match comm. code type &2 of scale template &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Commodity code type &1 must match comm. code type &2 of scale template &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL031 - Commodity code type &1 must match comm. code type &2 of scale template &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/RATES_TMPL031 indicates a mismatch between the commodity code type specified in your configuration and the commodity code type expected by the scale template you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with rate scales and commodity codes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The commodity code type you are trying to use (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not match the commodity code type defined in the scale template (denoted as &2).
  This mismatch can happen if you are trying to apply a rate or scale that is configured for a specific type of commodity code (e.g., HS code, custom code) to a different type of commodity code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Scale Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the scale template (&3 in the error message) and verify the commodity code type defined there.
  Ensure that the commodity code type you are trying to use matches this configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Commodity Code Type:
  
  If you need to use a different commodity code type, you may need to either:
  
  Change the commodity code type in your rate or scale definition to match the template.
  Create a new scale template that corresponds to the commodity code type you are using.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review the Rate Configuration:
  
  Check the rate configuration to ensure that the commodity codes and their types are correctly defined and aligned with the scale template.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on commodity code types and scale templates in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to rate management and scale templates in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/RATE for rate management.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your commodity code types are correctly aligned with the scale templates in your SAP TM configuration.