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

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES047 - Overview

• 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