How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES277 - Cannot edit local rate table &1; one or more validities awaiting approval

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Cannot edit local rate table &1; one or more validities awaiting approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES277 - Cannot edit local rate table &1; one or more validities awaiting approval ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES277 indicates that you are trying to edit a local rate table in the Transportation Management System (TMS), but there are one or more validities (rate changes or entries) that are awaiting approval. This is a common scenario in systems where changes to rate tables require a review and approval process to ensure data integrity and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approvals: The primary cause of this error is that there are entries in the rate table that have been created or modified but have not yet been approved. The system prevents editing to maintain data consistency.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to approve changes or to edit the rate table while there are pending approvals.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow for rate table approvals may be configured in such a way that it requires certain conditions to be met before allowing edits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pending Approvals: 
  
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