How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT020 - Rates from carrier &1 for RFQ item &2 invalid; rates must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Rates from carrier &1 for RFQ item &2 invalid; rates must be positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT020 - Rates from carrier &1 for RFQ item &2 invalid; rates must be positive ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFM_OPT020 indicates that there is an issue with the rates provided by a carrier for a specific Request for Quotation (RFQ) item. The message states that the rates must be positive, meaning that the system has detected either zero or negative rates, which are not acceptable for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Rate Data: The carrier has provided rates that are either zero or negative. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misconfiguration in the carrier's rate settings.
  Data Import Issues: If rates are being imported from an external system, there may have been an error during the data transfer that resulted in invalid rate values.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation management system or the carrier's rate setup that lead to incorrect rate calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Carrier Rates: Review the rates provided by the carrier for the specific RFQ item. Ensure that all rates are positive and correctly entered.
  Update Rate Information: If the rates are incorrect, contact the carrier to obtain the correct rates and update them in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the carrier in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes verifying the rate tables and any conditions that may affect rate calculations.
  Data Validation: If rates are imported from an external system, validate the data before importing it into SAP to ensure that all rates are positive.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the RFQ process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/QUOTE to access the RFQ and review the details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management (TM) for more details on configuring carriers and managing rates.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the invalid rates, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the RFQ process.