How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES766 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Invalid external organization ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Excel sheet &1, line &2: Invalid external organization ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES766 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Invalid external organization ID ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES766 typically indicates that there is an issue with the external organization ID specified in an Excel sheet that is being processed in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error usually arises during the import of data, such as transportation rates or other related information.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid External Organization ID: The external organization ID referenced in the Excel sheet does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect ID, or the organization not being set up in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the external organization ID in the Excel sheet may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Missing Data: The required data for the external organization ID may not have been provided in the Excel sheet.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the TMS that prevent the system from recognizing the external organization ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify External Organization ID: Check the external organization ID in the Excel sheet against the IDs configured in the SAP system. Ensure that the ID exists and is correctly spelled.
  Correct Data Format: Ensure that the external organization ID in the Excel sheet is in the correct format as expected by SAP.
  Update Excel Sheet: If the ID is incorrect or missing, update the Excel sheet with the correct external organization ID.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TMS to ensure that the external organization is properly set up and recognized by the system.
  Test Import: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to re-import the Excel sheet to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for TMS to understand the requirements for external organization IDs and how they should be formatted.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC_RATES to access the relevant TMS configuration and data management areas.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid external organization ID in your SAP TMS import process.