How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES165 - Specify charges usage code

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Specify charges usage code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES165 - Specify charges usage code ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES165 with the description "Specify charges usage code" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to create or modify a transportation charge or rate and have not specified a required field, specifically the charges usage code.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A charge or rate is being defined without specifying the charges usage code, which is necessary for the system to understand how the charge should be applied.
  The configuration for the charge might be incomplete or missing required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Charge Definition:
  
  Navigate to the area where you are defining the transportation charges (e.g., in the charge calculation or rate management).
  Ensure that you have specified the charges usage code. This code indicates the purpose of the charge (e.g., freight, handling, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation charges in SAP TM.
  Ensure that all