How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES435 - No validity maintained for rate table &1; cannot create Excel workbook

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: No validity maintained for rate table &1; cannot create Excel workbook

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES435 - No validity maintained for rate table &1; cannot create Excel workbook ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES435 indicates that there is no validity maintained for the specified rate table in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically occurs when you attempt to create an Excel workbook for rate determination, but the system cannot find valid rates for the specified conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The rate table specified does not have any validity period defined. This means that the system cannot find any applicable rates for the given time frame.
  Incorrect Rate Table: The rate table you are trying to access may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration related to the rate tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the rate table in TMS.
  Ensure that the rate table has been properly defined and that there are valid entries with a defined validity period.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity Period:
  
  If the rate table exists but lacks a validity period, you need to maintain the validity period for the rates.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in TMS to add or modify the validity dates for the rate table.
  
  
  
  Verify Rate Table Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the correct rate table is assigned to the relevant transportation lanes or conditions.
  Check if the rate table is active and correctly linked to the transportation planning process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the rate tables to identify any discrepancies or missing data.
  Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to review and manage rate tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on maintaining rate tables and their validity.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in TMS, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for managing rate tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify rate tables in TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the Excel workbook for rate determination in SAP TMS.