How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES453 - Excel worksheet &1, line &2: Same gross weight for two item combinations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Excel worksheet &1, line &2: Same gross weight for two item combinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES453 - Excel worksheet &1, line &2: Same gross weight for two item combinations ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES453 indicates that there is a conflict in the gross weight values for two different item combinations in the Excel worksheet you are trying to upload or process. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management, where the system expects unique gross weight values for different item combinations to ensure accurate calculations for transportation planning and costing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Gross Weights: The error arises when two or more item combinations in the Excel worksheet have the same gross weight. This can happen if:
  
  The same item is listed multiple times with the same weight.
  Different items are mistakenly assigned the same gross weight.
  Data entry errors in the Excel file.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The system requires that each item combination has a unique gross weight to avoid confusion in transportation planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Excel Worksheet:
  
  Open the Excel file and navigate to the specified line (line &2) mentioned in the error message.
  Check the gross weight values for the item combinations listed in that line and the surrounding lines.
  Identify any duplicate gross weights for different item combinations.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Modify the gross weight values to ensure that each item combination has a unique gross weight.
  If necessary, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, logistics) to confirm the correct weights.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the Worksheet:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the Excel file and attempt to upload it again to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Before re-uploading, consider running a validation check on the Excel file to ensure there are no other potential issues that could cause similar errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the Transportation Management module for more details on data requirements and error handling.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help in managing transportation data, such as /SCMTMS/TC for transportation cockpit or /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for rate management.
  Data Governance: Implement data governance practices to ensure that data entered into the system is accurate and consistent, reducing the likelihood of such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your transportation data in SAP.