How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES197 - Rate ID &1 in Excel file does not match maintained rate ID &2

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Rate ID &1 in Excel file does not match maintained rate ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES197 - Rate ID &1 in Excel file does not match maintained rate ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES197 indicates a mismatch between the Rate ID in an Excel file and the Rate ID maintained in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the import of transportation rates or when trying to update rate information in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Rate IDs: The Rate ID specified in the Excel file does not match the Rate ID that is already maintained in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the Rate ID in the Excel file.
  Outdated Information: The Rate ID in the Excel file may refer to a rate that has been deleted or modified in the SAP system.
  Versioning Issues: If the Excel file is based on an older version of the data, it may not reflect the current Rate IDs in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Rate IDs: Check the Rate ID in the Excel file against the