How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES156 - No validity data present; rates cannot be saved

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No validity data present; rates cannot be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES156 - No validity data present; rates cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES156 indicates that there is no validity data present for the transportation rates you are trying to save in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify transportation rates without specifying the necessary validity period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Data: The most common cause of this error is that the validity start and end dates for the transportation rates have not been defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation rates or the related master data.
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may have missed entering required fields in the rate maintenance screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that you have specified the validity start date and end date for the transportation rates you are trying to save. This is typically done in the rate maintenance screen.
  If you are creating a new rate, make sure