How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES080 - Carrier &1 already specified; remove unnecessary entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Carrier &1 already specified; remove unnecessary entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES080 - Carrier &1 already specified; remove unnecessary entry ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES080 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a carrier in the Transportation Management System (TMS) configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to add a carrier that has already been defined in the system, leading to redundancy.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Carrier Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the carrier you are trying to add is already present in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the same carrier being entered multiple times.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings or data import processes can lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Carriers:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where carriers are defined (e.g., TMS configuration).
  Look for the carrier that is causing the error. You can search by the carrier ID or name.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the carrier is indeed listed more than once, remove the unnecessary duplicate entry.
  Ensure that you are only keeping the correct and intended entry.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After removing duplicates, validate the data to ensure that all necessary information for the carrier is correctly entered and that there are no other duplicates.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once you have resolved the duplicate issue, try to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC_CARRIER or similar to manage carriers in TMS.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for more detailed guidance on managing carriers and understanding the configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your carrier entries are correctly configured in the SAP system.