How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES458 - Enter either one of new validity period or existing validity period

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Enter either one of new validity period or existing validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES458 - Enter either one of new validity period or existing validity period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES458 indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods for transportation rates in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error suggests that when trying to create or modify transportation rates, the system requires either a new validity period or an existing validity period to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The user did not enter any validity period for the transportation rate.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided does not meet the required criteria for the validity period.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the validity period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in either the new validity period or selected an existing validity period correctly. The validity period typically consists of a start date and an end date.
  
  
  Enter Valid Dates: If you are creating a new validity