How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES279 - Cannot specify dimension as both capacity driver and capacity dimension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Cannot specify dimension as both capacity driver and capacity dimension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES279 - Cannot specify dimension as both capacity driver and capacity dimension ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES279 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of capacity drivers and capacity dimensions in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it means that a dimension has been defined in a way that it is being treated as both a capacity driver and a capacity dimension, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The error typically arises when a dimension (like weight, volume, etc.) is assigned to both roles (capacity driver and capacity dimension) in the TMS configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: This can happen due to incorrect settings in the transportation lane, rate determination, or capacity planning configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during the setup of transportation lanes or capacity profiles can lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration settings and check the definitions of capacity drivers and capacity dimensions.
  Ensure that each dimension is assigned to only one role (either as a capacity driver or a capacity dimension).
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find that a dimension is incorrectly assigned, modify the configuration to ensure that it is only defined as either a capacity driver or a capacity dimension.
  Save the changes and re-test the scenario that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check Transportation Lanes:
  
  Review the transportation lanes and ensure that the dimensions used in the lanes do not conflict with the defined capacity drivers and dimensions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring capacity drivers and dimensions correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TMS configuration to better understand how to set up capacity drivers and dimensions correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your TMS configuration is set up correctly.