How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES255 - Start value is blank

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Start value is blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES255 - Start value is blank ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES255 Start value is blank typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of rate tables or when trying to create or maintain rate records. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "Start value," is not populated, which is necessary for the system to process the rate information correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The "Start value" field in the rate configuration is not filled in. This could happen if the user did not enter a value or if there was an issue during data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The rate table or the rate type may not be configured correctly, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, some required fields may not have been populated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the rate configuration in SAP TM.
  Ensure