How To Fix /SCMTMS/TC_RATES772 - Rate table does not have a current validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TC_RATES -

• Message number: 772

• Message text: Rate table does not have a current validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES772 - Rate table does not have a current validity period ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TC_RATES772 indicates that the rate table being referenced does not have a current validity period. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to access or utilize a rate table for transportation planning or cost calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The rate table may not have been defined with a current validity period, meaning that the start and end dates for the rates are either missing or not set correctly.
  Expired Validity Period: The validity period of the rate table may have expired, meaning that the current date falls outside the defined start and end dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the rate table was configured or maintained, leading to the absence of a valid period.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect settings in the rate table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rate Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining rate tables (e.g., /SCMTMS/TC_RATES).
  Verify that the rate table in question has a defined validity period with appropriate start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Period:
  
  If the validity period is missing or incorrect, update the rate table to include a current validity period that encompasses the date you are trying to use the rates.
  
  
  
  Create New Rate Table:
  
  If the existing rate table is not valid or cannot be corrected, consider creating a new rate table with the correct settings and validity period.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the rate table. This may involve checking related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining rate tables in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing rate tables in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TC_RATES for rate table maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit rate tables in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your rate tables are correctly configured for use in SAP Transportation Management.