How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES053 - Enter a percent or an amount for relative charge items, not both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter a percent or an amount for relative charge items, not both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES053 - Enter a percent or an amount for relative charge items, not both ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES053 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of relative charge items in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, this error occurs when both a percentage and an absolute amount are entered for a relative charge item, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to define a relative charge item with both a percentage and an absolute amount. In SAP TMS, relative charge items are meant to represent costs that can be calculated based on a percentage of another value (like total freight cost) or as a fixed amount, but not both simultaneously.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that for each relative charge item, you only specify either a percentage or an absolute amount, but not both. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Access the Charge Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where you define charge items (this could be in the TMS configuration settings).
  
  
  
  Review the Charge Item:
  
  Locate the specific charge item that is causing the error. Check the settings for that charge item.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Values:
  
  If both a percentage and an absolute amount are filled in, decide which one you want to keep based on your business requirements.
  Remove the value that you do not want to use (either the percentage or the absolute amount).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the charge item configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the charge item behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on configuring charge items in TMS.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to TMS configuration, such as /SCMTMS/TC for charge item maintenance.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your charge items are configured correctly in SAP TMS.