How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES082 - Only one default type allowed for local rate tables. Cur. default is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Only one default type allowed for local rate tables. Cur. default is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES082 - Only one default type allowed for local rate tables. Cur. default is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES082 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of local rate tables in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that only one default type is allowed for local rate tables, and it is currently set to a specific currency (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  There are multiple local rate tables defined with the same default type for a specific currency.
  The system is trying to set a new default type for a currency that already has an existing default type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Rate Tables:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing rate tables in SAP TM (usually /SCMTMS/TC_RATES or similar).
  Review the existing local rate tables to identify if there are multiple entries marked as default for the same currency.
  
  
  
  Identify the Default Type:
  
  Determine which rate table is currently set as the default for the currency mentioned in the error message.
  You can do this by checking the configuration settings or the rate table details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Rate Table Settings:
  
  If you find multiple rate tables set as default for the same currency, you will need to decide which one should remain as the default.
  Change the settings of the other rate tables to remove the default designation. This can usually be done by editing the rate table and unchecking the default option.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After resolving the issue, test the configuration by trying to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more details on configuring rate tables.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing rate tables.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your local rate tables are configured correctly.