How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG831 - Validity period: Life cycle or archiving status for rate &1 prohibits use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Validity period: Life cycle or archiving status for rate &1 prohibits use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG831 - Validity period: Life cycle or archiving status for rate &1 prohibits use ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG831 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a rate in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Specifically, it suggests that the life cycle or archiving status of the rate prohibits its use in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Rate Status: The rate you are trying to use may be in an invalid status, such as archived or inactive.
  Expired Validity Period: The rate may have a defined validity period that has expired, meaning it cannot be used for new transactions.
  Life Cycle Management: The rate might be in a life cycle phase that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it could be in a phase of review or approval).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the TMS that restrict the use of certain rates based on their status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rate Status: Go to the rate management area in SAP and check the status of the rate in question. Ensure that it is active and not archived.
  Review Validity Period: Verify the validity dates of the rate. If the rate is expired, you may need to create a new rate or extend the validity of the existing one.
  Update Life Cycle Status: If the rate is in a life cycle phase that prohibits its use, you may need to change its status to allow for usage.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the TMS to understand the life cycle management and archiving processes for rates.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TCC to access the rate management area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify rates in the TMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.