How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES254 - Rate internal numbering range is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Rate internal numbering range is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES254 - Rate internal numbering range is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES254 Rate internal numbering range is not maintained typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is trying to create or access a rate record, but the internal numbering range for rates has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The internal number range for the rate records has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range might be defined but not correctly assigned to the relevant object or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the number range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the object related to transportation rates, which is usually /SCMTMS/TC_RATES.
  Check if the number range is defined and active. If not, you will need to create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you can create it by:
  
  Going to transaction SNRO.
  Enter the object name /SCMTMS/TC_RATES and click on "Change".
  Create a new number range interval by specifying the range (e.g., from 1 to 999999).
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" and is active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the relevant application area in the configuration settings of SAP TM.
  You may need to check the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction under Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage number ranges. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on configuring number ranges and related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the internal numbering range for rates in SAP TM.