How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG109 - Charge type &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Charge type &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG109 - Charge type &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG109 Charge type &1 is inactive typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a charge type that is being referenced in a transaction or configuration is not active. This can prevent the system from processing certain transactions or calculations that rely on that charge type.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Charge Type: The charge type specified in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to it being deactivated intentionally or not being set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The charge type may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to it being marked as inactive.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the charge type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Charge Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Navigate to the charge type settings (usually found under the relevant customizing path).
  Check the status of the charge type in question and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the charge type is correctly configured with all necessary parameters.
  Verify that it is assigned to the appropriate charge calculation schema.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the charge type was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and configurations were also transported and activated.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the charge type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to charge types in SAP TM for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the charge type is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the charge type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on charge types in SAP TM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to charge types and configurations in SAP TM.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.