How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES167 - Start date of validity &1 is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Start date of validity &1 is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES167 - Start date of validity &1 is in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES167 indicates that there is an issue with the validity start date of a transportation rate or related configuration in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that the start date of validity is set to a date that is in the past, which is not acceptable for the system to process the transportation rates.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The start date for the transportation rate or related configuration has been set to a date that has already passed.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of transportation rates, the user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect start date.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion regarding what constitutes a "past" date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Update the Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data where the transportation rate is defined.
  Verify the start date of validity. If it is indeed in the past, update it to a current or future date.
  
  
  
  Review Related Data:
  
  Ensure that all related data entries (e.g., end date, other rate conditions) are also valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up transportation rates correctly.
  
  
  
  System Date Verification:
  
  Check the system date settings to ensure that they are correct. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to access transportation rates or /SCMTMS/TC for transportation management configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify transportation rates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.