How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES180 - Enter a rate currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Enter a rate currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES180 - Enter a rate currency ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES180 typically indicates that a rate currency has not been specified in the context of transportation management. This error often arises when you are trying to create or maintain transportation rates in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module, and the system requires a currency to be defined for the rate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rate Currency: The most common cause of this error is that the rate currency field is left blank or not filled in when creating or updating transportation rates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management settings, where the currency settings are not properly defined.
  Data Entry Error: A simple oversight during data entry can lead to this error, such as not selecting the currency from a dropdown list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Rate Currency: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where you are defining the transportation rates and ensure that you enter a valid currency in the rate currency field. This is usually a dropdown list where you can select the appropriate currency (e.g., USD, EUR).
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings in the SAP TM module to ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined. This may involve:
  
  Verifying the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Transportation Management.
  Ensuring that the currency types are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data related to the transportation rates, such as the service providers and rate agreements, are correctly maintained and include the necessary currency information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing transportation rates.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials related to SAP Transportation Management for best practices in managing transportation rates and currencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required rate currency in your SAP system.