How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES436 - Lower limit is greater than upper limit for dimension "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Lower limit is greater than upper limit for dimension "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES436 - Lower limit is greater than upper limit for dimension "&1" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES436 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Transportation Management System (TMS) where the lower limit for a certain dimension (like weight, volume, etc.) is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit. This inconsistency prevents the system from processing the relevant data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause is a misconfiguration in the rate determination settings or in the transportation lane settings where the limits for a specific dimension are incorrectly defined.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of transportation rates or dimensions, incorrect values may have been entered, leading to the lower limit being greater than the upper limit.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the transportation lanes, freight agreements, or other related entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP TMS.
  Review the settings for the transportation rates and ensure that the lower limits are indeed less than the upper limits for all defined dimensions.
  Adjust the values accordingly to correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lanes:
  
  Go to the transportation lane settings and verify the defined limits for each dimension.
  Make sure that the lower limit is less than the upper limit for all dimensions.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries in the relevant master data records to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  If necessary, correct any erroneous entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to process the relevant transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to help prevent similar issues from occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in configuring transportation management are adequately trained to avoid such configuration errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES436 and ensure that your transportation management configuration is set up correctly.