How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES417 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Value &3 for dimension &4 is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Excel sheet &1, line &2: Value &3 for dimension &4 is not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES417 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Value &3 for dimension &4 is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES417 typically occurs when you are trying to upload or process data in an Excel sheet related to transportation management (TM) rates, and the system encounters a non-numeric value where it expects a numeric value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when importing rate data or configuring transportation rates.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that:
  
  The specified Excel sheet (indicated by &1) has a problem on a specific line (indicated by &2).
  The value in that line for a specific dimension (indicated by &4) is not numeric (indicated by &3).
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Non-numeric characters (like letters, symbols, or spaces) are present in a field that should only contain numbers.
  Formatting Issues: The cell in Excel may be formatted as text instead of a number, causing the system to interpret the numeric value incorrectly.
  Missing Values: A blank cell where a numeric value is expected can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Excel Sheet:
  
  Open the specified Excel sheet and navigate to the indicated line.
  Look for the dimension specified in the error message and check the value in that cell.
  
  
  
  Ensure Numeric Values:
  
  Make sure that the value is indeed numeric. Remove any non-numeric characters (letters, symbols, etc.).
  If the value is supposed to be a decimal, ensure that the decimal separator is correct (e.g., use a period or comma as per your locale settings).
  
  
  
  Cell Formatting:
  
  Select the cell(s) in question and change the format to "Number" in Excel. This can often resolve issues where numbers are stored as text.
  After changing the format, re-enter the value to ensure it is recognized as numeric.
  
  
  
  Check for Blank Values:
  
  Ensure that there are no blank cells where numeric values are required. Fill in any missing values appropriately.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the Data:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the Excel file and attempt to upload or process the data again in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for /SCMTMS to understand the data structure and requirements for transportation management rates.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation rules in Excel to prevent non-numeric entries in the future.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional context or related errors that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your transportation management rates in SAP.