How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES105 - Enter a validity start date

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Enter a validity start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES105 - Enter a validity start date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES105 with the description "Enter a validity start date" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module when you are trying to create or modify rate records, and the system requires a validity start date to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects a validity start date to be entered for the rate record you are trying to create or modify. This date is essential for defining the period during which the rate is applicable. If this date is missing, the system cannot process the request, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you enter a validity start date in the relevant field when creating or modifying the rate record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Navigate to the Rate Record Creation/Modification Screen: Go to the transaction or screen where you are trying to