How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES518 - Rate higher than zero for line item &1; "Zero Rate" checkbox deselected

/SCMTMS/TC_RATES518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Rate higher than zero for line item &1; "Zero Rate" checkbox deselected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES518 - Rate higher than zero for line item &1; "Zero Rate" checkbox deselected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES518 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the rate configuration for a transportation charge in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that a line item has a rate higher than zero, but the "Zero Rate" checkbox is deselected. This typically means that the system expects a zero rate for that particular line item, but it has been assigned a non-zero rate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The rate configuration for the transportation charge might not be set up correctly. The system is expecting a zero rate for the line item, but a non-zero rate has been defined.
  Incorrect Rate Assignment: The rate assigned to the line item may have been incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the transportation charges, such as incorrect settings in the condition records or rate tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the rate configuration