How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES303 - Validity lines sorted in descending order of the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Validity lines sorted in descending order of the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES303 - Validity lines sorted in descending order of the start date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES303 indicates that the validity lines for transportation rates are not sorted correctly. Specifically, the error states that the validity lines should be sorted in descending order based on the start date. This is a requirement in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module to ensure that the system can correctly interpret and apply the rate validity periods.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the entries in the rate table (or the relevant configuration) are not organized in the required order. When the system attempts to process these entries, it expects them to be sorted from the most recent start date to the oldest. If they are not, the system cannot determine which rate to apply for a given date, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the validity lines for the transportation rates are sorted correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Rate Table: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where the transportation rates are maintained (e.g., /SCMTMS/TC_RATES).
  
  
  Check Validity Lines: Review the entries for the transportation rates. Look for the validity lines that specify the start and end dates.
  
  
  Sort the Entries: If the entries are not sorted in descending order by the start date, you will need to rearrange them. You can do this manually or use any available sorting functionality in the SAP interface.
  
  
  Save Changes: After sorting the entries correctly, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, try to execute the process that was previously failing to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more details on managing transportation rates and their validity.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after sorting the entries, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the validity lines are sorted correctly, you should be able to resolve the /SCMTMS/TC_RATES303 error and continue with your transportation management processes.