How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES261 - Currency relevance and min./max. not allowed for the same scale

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Currency relevance and min./max. not allowed for the same scale

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES261 - Currency relevance and min./max. not allowed for the same scale ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES261 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of rate scales in the system. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of currency relevance and the minimum/maximum values for a particular scale.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Currency Relevance Conflict: The rate scale is configured with both currency relevance and minimum/maximum values, which is not allowed. In SAP TM, a rate scale can either have currency relevance or minimum/maximum values, but not both at the same time.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the rate scale might not adhere to the required settings, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Rate Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the rate scales in SAP TM.
  Check the specific rate scale that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the scale is either set to have currency relevance or minimum/maximum values, but not both.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the scale is incorrectly configured, adjust the settings to remove either the currency relevance or the minimum/maximum values.
  Save the changes and re-test the functionality that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Related Configurations:
  
  Ensure that other related configurations (like pricing procedures, condition types, etc.) are also correctly set up to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Transportation Management and rate scales for additional guidance on proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the rate scales function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to rate configuration in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing rate scales.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TC_RATES261 error and ensure that your rate scales are configured correctly in SAP TM.