How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES042 - Checking manager in HR: No active plan version exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Checking manager in HR: No active plan version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES042 - Checking manager in HR: No active plan version exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES042 indicates that there is an issue related to the checking manager in Human Resources (HR) where no active plan version exists. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to access or validate the transportation planning data against the HR data.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Plan Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active version of the HR plan available in the system. This could happen if the HR planning data has not been maintained or if the active version has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HR module or the integration between HR and TM.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the necessary HR plan version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HR Plan Versions:
  
  Go to the HR module and check if there are any active plan versions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME for organizational management) and verifying the status of the plan versions.
  If there is no active version, you may need to create or activate one.
  
  
  
  Activate Plan Version:
  
  If you find that there is a plan version that is not active, you can activate it. This usually involves going to the relevant configuration settings in HR and ensuring that the plan version is set to active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in both the HR and TM modules to ensure that they are correctly set up to work together. This may involve reviewing the integration settings and ensuring that the necessary data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the HR data that could be causing the issue. This may involve running specific reports or transactions designed to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in HR and TM that may help in troubleshooting (e.g., PPOME, PPOSE, SCMTMS transactions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMTMS/TC_RATES042 for any known issues or fixes.
  Integration Points: Understand the integration points between HR and TM, as this will help in identifying where the breakdown may be occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES042.