Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -
Message number: 188
Message text: Calc. base is not specified; rule is treated as multiplication factor
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/SCMTMS/TC_RATES188
- Calc. base is not specified; rule is treated as multiplication factor ?The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES188 Calc. base is not specified; rule is treated as multiplication factor typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the calculation rules for freight rates. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the calculation base for a specific freight rate rule, and as a result, it defaults to treating the rule as a multiplication factor.
Cause: Missing Calculation Base: The primary cause of this error is that the calculation base for a freight rate rule has not been defined. The calculation base is essential for determining how the freight charges should be calculated (e.g., based on weight, volume, distance, etc.).
Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the freight rate management settings, where the calculation base is not properly set up. Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant master data
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