How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES437 - Validity is inconsistent; cannot download rate table excel

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Validity is inconsistent; cannot download rate table excel

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES437 - Validity is inconsistent; cannot download rate table excel ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES437 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity of the rate table you are trying to download in Excel format. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system detects that the validity periods of the rate table entries do not align correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: There may be multiple entries in the rate table that have overlapping validity periods, which can lead to confusion about which rate should be applied.
  Missing Validity Dates: Some entries might be missing start or end dates, making it impossible for the system to determine the validity of those entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the rate table may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data in the rate table, such as incorrect or incomplete entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the entries in the