How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES771 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Rate start date is earlier than rate table val.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Excel sheet &1, line &2: Rate start date is earlier than rate table val.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES771 - Excel sheet &1, line &2: Rate start date is earlier than rate table val. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES771 indicates that there is an issue with the rate start date in the Excel sheet you are trying to upload or process. Specifically, the error message states that the rate start date is earlier than the valid date range defined in the rate table.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The rate start date you have specified in the Excel sheet is earlier than the date range that is defined in the rate table in SAP. This means that the system does not recognize the rate you are trying to enter because it falls outside the valid period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates in the Excel sheet, leading to an incorrect start date.
  Rate Table Configuration: The rate table may not have been configured correctly, or the valid dates for the rates may not have been updated to reflect the new rates you are trying to enter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Rate Table: Review the rate table in SAP to determine the valid date range for the rates. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMTMS/TC_RATES).
  Update the Excel Sheet: Modify the Excel sheet to ensure that the rate start date is within the valid date range defined in the rate table. Make sure that the start date is not earlier than the minimum valid date in the rate table.
  Validate Data: Before uploading the Excel sheet again, validate the data to ensure that all dates are correct and conform to the expected format.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid date ranges or how to configure the rate table, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing rate tables, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for viewing and editing rate tables.
  Data Formats: Ensure that the date formats in your Excel sheet match the expected formats in SAP (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue further.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify rate tables and upload data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your rate data.