Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -
Message number: 438
Message text: Excel sheet &1, line &2: Value &3 for dimension &4 is in invalid format
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/SCMTMS/TC_RATES438
- Excel sheet &1, line &2: Value &3 for dimension &4 is in invalid format ?The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES438 typically occurs when importing data into the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) from an Excel sheet. This error indicates that there is a value in the specified line of the Excel sheet that does not conform to the expected format for a particular dimension.
Cause: Invalid Data Format: The value in the specified cell does not match the expected data type or format. For example, if a numeric value is expected but a text string is provided, this error will occur. Missing Required Fields: If a required field is empty or not filled out correctly, it can lead to this error. Incorrect Data Type: The data type for the dimension (e.g., date, currency, numeric) is not correct. For instance, a date might be in the wrong format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY instead of DD/MM/YYYY). Special Characters: The presence of special characters or spaces in fields that do not allow them can also
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