How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES318 - Item &1: Calculation base should be &2 for calculation date type &3.

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Item &1: Calculation base should be &2 for calculation date type &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES318 - Item &1: Calculation base should be &2 for calculation date type &3. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES318 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the calculation base for a specific item in a transportation charge calculation. This error indicates that the calculation base for the item does not match the expected value for the specified calculation date type.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transportation charges may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected calculation bases.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that affect the calculation base.
  Missing or Incorrect Rate Determination: The rate determination process may not be able to find the correct rates based on the provided parameters, leading to an incorrect calculation base.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master data (e.g., material master, customer master), it may not