How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES047 - Rate table &1; one or more validity periods awaiting approval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Rate table &1; one or more validity periods awaiting approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES047 - Rate table &1; one or more validity periods awaiting approval ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES047 indicates that there are one or more validity periods for a rate table that are awaiting approval. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when changes or new entries to rate tables have been made but have not yet been approved by the relevant authority or user.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The rate table has been modified or created, and the changes are pending approval. This is often part of a workflow process where changes must be reviewed before they are activated.
  Workflow Configuration: The system may be configured to require approval for certain changes to rate tables, which can include adding new rates, modifying existing rates, or changing validity periods.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to activate or use the rate table may not have the necessary permissions to approve the changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Navigate to the relevant transaction or application in SAP TM to check the status of the rate table. Look for any pending approvals that need to be addressed.
  Approve Changes: If you have the necessary permissions, approve the pending changes to the rate table. This may involve going through a workflow process or directly approving the changes in the system.
  Contact Approver: If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact the user or role responsible for approving changes to rate tables and request that they review and approve the pending changes.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If this is a recurring issue, it may be worth reviewing the workflow configuration for rate table approvals to ensure it aligns with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to SAP TM to view or manage rate tables, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES or similar.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow for the necessary approvals and modifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing rate tables and the approval process in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the rate table is properly approved and activated for use.