How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG521 - Agreement &1 contains rule &2 not found in customizing table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Agreement &1 contains rule &2 not found in customizing table &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG521 - Agreement &1 contains rule &2 not found in customizing table &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG521 indicates that there is an issue with a transportation charge calculation rule in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, the error states that an agreement contains a rule that cannot be found in the relevant customizing table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The rule referenced in the agreement is not defined in the customizing table. This could happen if the rule was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the TMS settings, leading to the system not being able to find the rule.
  Transport Request Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport request may not have included the necessary entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Table: 
  
  Identify the customizing table mentioned in the error message (usually specified as &3). 
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the table and verify if the rule &2 exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Rule:
  
  If the rule is missing, you may need to create it in the customizing table. This typically involves defining the rule parameters and ensuring it aligns with your business requirements.
  If the rule was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on documentation.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary customizing entries were included.
  If entries are missing, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing customizing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to TMS configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transportation charge calculations work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for accessing the SAP Reference IMG to configure TMS.
  SE11 or SE16 for viewing and editing database tables.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your TMS configuration is correct. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.