How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES142 - Rate maintenance mode &1 is invalid

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Rate maintenance mode &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES142 - Rate maintenance mode &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES142 Rate maintenance mode &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the rate maintenance mode being used. This error indicates that the specified rate maintenance mode is not recognized or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Rate Maintenance Mode: The rate maintenance mode specified in the configuration or during the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the rate maintenance settings or the relevant customizing settings in SAP TM.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or incorrect entry when specifying the rate maintenance mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Maintenance Mode: Verify the rate maintenance mode you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under the relevant configuration for rate maintenance.
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
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