How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES144 - Start date &1 falls into another validity date range &2-&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Start date &1 falls into another validity date range &2-&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES144 - Start date &1 falls into another validity date range &2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES144 indicates that there is a conflict with the validity date ranges for transportation rates in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a transportation rate with a start date that overlaps with an existing validity date range.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to set a start date for a transportation rate that falls within an existing validity period of another rate.
  The existing rate has a validity range defined by a start date and an end date, and your new start date conflicts with this range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Rates: Review the existing transportation rates in the system to identify the validity date ranges that are causing the conflict. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays transportation rates.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: 
  
  If the new rate is intended to replace an existing rate, consider adjusting the start date of the new rate to fall outside the validity range of the existing rate.
  Alternatively, you may need to modify the existing rate's validity period if it is no longer applicable.
  
  
  
  Create New Validity Period: If you need to keep both rates, ensure that the new rate has a start date that does not overlap with any existing rates. You may need to create a new validity period for the new rate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing transportation rates and validity periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing transportation rates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify transportation rates and their validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your transportation rates in SAP TM.