How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES768 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Inconsistent validity; validity cannot be blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Excel sheet &1, line &2: Inconsistent validity; validity cannot be blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES768 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Inconsistent validity; validity cannot be blank ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES768 typically occurs in the context of the Transportation Management System (TMS) when you are trying to upload or process an Excel sheet containing rate data. The specific error message indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity period of the rate data being processed, specifically that the validity cannot be blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The error is primarily caused by missing or blank validity dates in the Excel sheet. Each rate entry should have a defined validity period (start and end dates).
  Incorrect Formatting: The dates may not be formatted correctly in the Excel sheet, leading to SAP not recognizing them as valid date entries.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be rows in the Excel sheet where the validity dates were not filled out properly, either due to oversight or data entry errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Excel Sheet:
  
  Open the Excel sheet and review the columns related to validity dates.
  Ensure that all entries have valid start and end dates filled in. If any rows have blank validity dates, fill them in appropriately.
  
  
  
  Correct Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the date format in the Excel sheet is compatible with SAP. Typically, SAP expects dates in a specific format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  You can format the date columns in Excel to ensure they are in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Before uploading the Excel sheet again, validate the data to ensure there are no blank fields in the validity columns.
  You can use Excel's filtering or conditional formatting features to highlight any blank cells in the validity date columns.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the Data:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, save the Excel sheet and attempt to upload it again to SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error. SAP Notes can often provide patches or updates that address specific issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the Transportation Management System for guidelines on data formats and requirements for uploading rate data.
  Testing: If you continue to encounter issues, consider testing with a smaller subset of data to isolate the problem.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly and formatted properly, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your rate data into SAP.