How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES225 - There must be at least one validity period with a charge type scale item

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: There must be at least one validity period with a charge type scale item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES225 - There must be at least one validity period with a charge type scale item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES225 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of charge types in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that there is no validity period defined for a charge type scale item, which is necessary for the system to apply the charge correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The charge type scale item does not have any associated validity periods defined. Validity periods are essential for determining when a charge type is applicable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the charge type or scale item may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a validity period.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, resulting in the omission of necessary details.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Charge Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the charge type configuration in the SAP TMS.
  Ensure that there is at least one validity period defined for the charge type scale item in question.
  
  
  
  Define Validity Period:
  
  If no