How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES298 - End date of rate &1&2&3&4 is later than end date of rate table validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: End date of rate &1&2&3&4 is later than end date of rate table validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES298 - End date of rate &1&2&3&4 is later than end date of rate table validity ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES298 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the end date of a specific rate and the end date of the rate table's validity period. This typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with rate tables and their associated rates.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Rate Definition Issue: The end date of the rate you are trying to define or modify is set to a date that exceeds the end date of the rate table's validity period.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the rate table settings, where the validity period is not aligned with the rates defined within it.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of rates, an incorrect end date may have been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Validity:
  
  Navigate to the rate table configuration in SAP TM.
  Verify the validity period of the rate table. Ensure that the end date of the rate table is set correctly and encompasses the end date of the rates you are trying to define.
  
  
  
  Adjust Rate End Date:
  
  If the rate's end date is indeed later than the rate table's end date, you will need to either:
  
  Change the end date of the rate to be within the validity period of the rate table.
  Extend the end date of the rate table to include the rate's end date if it is valid to do so.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Rate Entries:
  
  Check all entries related to the rates in question to ensure that there are no other conflicting dates or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Transportation Management and rate configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to access the rate configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to rate tables and rates in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your rate configurations are valid within the defined parameters.