How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES135 - Rate maintenance rejected; validity supports formula only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Rate maintenance rejected; validity supports formula only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES135 - Rate maintenance rejected; validity supports formula only ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES135 Rate maintenance rejected; validity supports formula only typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the rate maintenance configuration. This error indicates that the validity period for the rate you are trying to maintain is not set up correctly, specifically that it requires a formula for the validity period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Validity Configuration: The rate maintenance you are attempting to perform is set to use a validity period that does not support the type of input you are providing. In this case, it expects a formula for the validity period.
  Incorrect Rate Type: The rate type you are trying to maintain may be configured to require a formula for its validity, but you are providing a static date range instead.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP TM system that is causing the validity settings to be